There are 4 ways to get from Negombo (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
50 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Maradanatrain Puttalam
1h 33mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 36.1 km
- Drive from Negombo (Station) to Colombocar 36.1 km
30 minRs 1,613–2,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo (Station) to Colombotaxi 36.1 km
30 minRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo (Station) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 30 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Negombo and arriving at Pettah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Negombo and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Negombo (Station) and Colombo is 42 km. The road distance is 36.1 km.
The best way to get from Negombo (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs .
The bus from Negombo to Pettah takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Negombo (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 50 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Negombo (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo (Station) to Colombo is 36 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Negombo (Station) to Colombo.
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