The average train between Kalutara and Negombo takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Kalutara to Negombo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kalutara and Negombo. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kalutara is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Negombo at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kalutara station and arriving at Negombo station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Kalutara to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
Kalutara to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
The distance between Kalutara and Negombo is 70.8 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Kalutara South to Negombo via Colombo Fort in around 3h 28m.