There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kitulgala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 29mRs 16,848–115,866Drive 86.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Kitulgalacar 86.8 km
1h 37mRs 3,968–5,731Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nawatabus
4h 52mTrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Galabodatrain Colombo
6h 11mRs 3,987–7,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Kitulgalataxi 86.8 km
1h 37mRs 13,000–16,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Kitulgala is to drive which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Kitulgala is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Nawata via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Galaboda via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Negombo and Kitulgala is 132 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kitulgala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Negombo to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Negombo to Kitulgala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kitulgala is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Kitulgala via Pettah, Colombo, and Nawata in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nawata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Kitulgala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Kitulgala is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Negombo to Kitulgala.
There are 208+ hotels available in Kitulgala.