There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Negombobus
2h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
3h 28mRs 2,306–5,014Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
2h 57mDrive 78.8 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Negombocar 78.8 km
1h 20mRs 3,340–4,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Negombotaxi 78.8 km
1h 20mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Negombo via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Kalutara and Negombo is 82 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kalutara to Negombo, including transfers.
Kalutara to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Negombo is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Negombo via Colombo and Technical Junction in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Negombo via Colombo Fort in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,300–2,600
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 1,300–2,600
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,500
- 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 1,100–2,500
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Negombo is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kalutara to Negombo.
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