There are 5 ways to get from Mapalagama to Negombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Koggala (KCT)taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 37mRs 26,550–108,451Drive 143.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mapalagama to Negombocar 143.8 km
1h 52mRs 6,322–9,131Bus
- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
4h 16mTrain
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
5h 15mRs 6,787–11,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Negombotaxi 143.8 km
1h 52mRs 23,000–29,000
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mapalagama to Negombo is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mapalagama to Negombo is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mapalagama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Mapalagama to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Mapalagama and Negombo is 190 km. The road distance is 143.8 km.
The best way to get from Mapalagama to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Mapalagama to Negombo, including transfers.
Mapalagama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Mapalagama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Mapalagama to Negombo is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Mapalagama, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mapalagama to Negombo via Kurundugaha Heththapma, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mapalagama to Negombo via Hikkaduwa and Colombo Fort in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–29,000
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Mapalagama to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Mapalagama to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mapalagama to Negombo is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Mapalagama to Negombo.
There are 1342+ hotels available in Negombo.