There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Metiyagane by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Alawwatrain Colombo
2h 56mRs 2,857–6,345Drive 56.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Metiyaganecar 56.8 km
1h 20mRs 2,591–3,742Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
3h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Metiyaganetaxi 56.8 km
1h 20mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Metiyagane is to drive which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Metiyagane is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Metiyagane. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Metiyagane. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Alawwa via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Negombo and Metiyagane is 80 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Metiyagane without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Negombo to Metiyagane, including transfers.
Negombo to Metiyagane bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Metiyagane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Metiyagane is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Metiyagane, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Metiyagane via Ragama and Alawwa in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Metiyagane via Pettah, Colombo, and Alawwa in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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 Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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 Metiyagane bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Metiyagane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Metiyagane is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Negombo to Metiyagane.
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