There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Mankulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Kanagarayankulambus
4h 22mRs 2,708–2,908Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Mankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 37mRs 2,487–6,045Drive 273.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Mankulamcar 273.5 km
4h 37mRs 12,298–17,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Mankulamtaxi 273.5 km
4h 37mRs 45,000–55,000
Negombo to Mankulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Mankulam is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Mankulam is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Mankulam. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kanagarayankulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Mankulam. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Mankulam via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Negombo and Mankulam is 278 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Mankulam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Negombo to Mankulam, including transfers.
Negombo to Mankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Mankulam is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Negombo to Kanagarayankulam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,009 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Mankulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Kanagarayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,009
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
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 to Mankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kanagarayankulam station.
Negombo to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Mankulam is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Negombo to Mankulam.
There are one+ hotels available in Mankulam.