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Negombo to Colombo Fort buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Negombo and Colombo Fort takes 50 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Negombo to Colombo Fort. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration
43 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Negombo to Colombo Fort bus times

Buses run twice daily between Negombo and Colombo Fort. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Negombo is at 3:25 AM which arrives into Colombo Fort at 4:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Negombo to Colombo Fort? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 42.7 km
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 50 min.

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