There are 4 ways to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kattuwa to Maradanatrain Puttalam
2hRs 1,200–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
2h 21mDrive 39.8 km
- Drive from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombocar 39.8 km
36 minRs 1,719–2,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombotaxi 39.8 km
36 minRs 11,000–13,000
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo is to drive which takes 36 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kattuwa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Jetwing Beach, Negombo and Colombo is 42 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.
The best way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600.
The train from Kattuwa to Maradana takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kattuwa station.
The best way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo is to train which takes 2h and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo is 40 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Colombo.
What companies run services between Jetwing Beach, Negombo, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kattuwa to Maradana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kochchikade to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kattuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–13,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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