There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Neligama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Wellawatrain Colombo
2h 11mRs 1,700–3,796Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 23mRs 1,188–1,467Drive 108.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Neligamacar 108.4 km
1h 48mRs 4,564–6,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Neligamataxi 108.4 km
1h 48mRs 29,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
The distance between Colombo and Neligama is 109 km. The road distance is 108.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Neligama without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Neligama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 23m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Neligama is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colombo to Neligama.
There are 62+ hotels available in Neligama.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Neligama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Wellawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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