There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Bambalapitiyabus
1h 19mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Bambalapitiyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
2h 47mRs 1,386–4,986Drive 39.7 km
- Drive from Negombo to Colombo University Observatorycar 39.7 km
34 minRs 1,680–2,426Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Colombo University Observatorytaxi 39.7 km
34 minRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Negombo and arriving at Bambalapitiya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Bambalapitiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Negombo and Colombo University Observatory is 50 km. The road distance is 39.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs .
The bus from Negombo to Bambalapitiya takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Negombo to Colombo University Observatory bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Colombo University Observatory train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 5000 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Colombo University Observatory, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Bambalapitiya twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory via Ragama and Bambalapitiya in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 700–2,500
Train from Ragama to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 650–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 650–2,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Colombo University Observatory bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Negombo to Colombo University Observatory train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Colombo University Observatory is 40 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Negombo to Colombo University Observatory.
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