The average train between Talpe and Negombo takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Talpe 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 Talpe and Negombo. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Talpe is at 2:57 PM which arrives into Negombo at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Talpe station and arriving at Negombo station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Talpe to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
Talpe to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
The distance between Talpe and Negombo is 143.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Talpe to Negombo via Colombo Fort in around 5h 42m.