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How to get fromNegombo to Eppawalaby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Eppawala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Anuradhapurabus
    3h 1m
  2. Drive 156.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Eppawalacar156.2 km
    3h 3m
    Rs 6,548–9,459
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to ThambuttegamatrainColombo / ...
    3h 30m
    Rs 6,728–11,343
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Eppawalataxi156.2 km
    3h 3m
    Rs 24,000–29,000
  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeCMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Eppawalataxi
    2h 5m
    Rs 21,497–106,815

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,791Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Eppawala, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Anuradhapura 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Thambuttegama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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