There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Mapalagama by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus StationKadawatha
- Take the taxi from Galle Bus Station to Mapalagama
2h 57mRs 11,683–13,834Drive 139.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Mapalagama139.7 km
2h 6mRs 5,848–8,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Mapalagama139.7 km
2h 6mRs 21,000–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
4h 53mRs 8,274–9,845Bus via Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
6h 14mRs 8,457–9,963
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Mapalagama is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Mapalagama is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Negombo and Mapalagama is 183 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Mapalagama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Negombo to Mapalagama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Mapalagama is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Negombo to Mapalagama.
There are 2708+ hotels available in Mapalagama.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Mapalagama, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h.
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- comments@airport.lk
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 438
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–26,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
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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