There are 5 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 1,700–3,501Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 20mRs 1,238–2,219Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
2h 18mRs 1,454–1,880Drive 108.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Neligamacar 108.5 km
1h 48mRs 4,806–6,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Neligamataxi 108.5 km
1h 48mRs 29,000–36,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Neligama. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at ibbagamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Neligama. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Wellawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Colombo and Neligama is 109 km. The road distance is 108.5 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. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Neligama, including transfers.
Colombo to Neligama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Neligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Neligama is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 2h 18m.
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 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Neligama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at ibbagamuwa station.
Colombo to Neligama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Neligama is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Colombo to Neligama.
There are 60+ hotels available in Neligama.