There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Pothuhera by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Negombo to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Pothuheratrain Colombo / ...
3h 18mRs 2,387–5,845Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
4h 48mDrive 74.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Pothuheracar 74.5 km
1h 16mRs 3,346–4,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Pothuherataxi 74.5 km
1h 16mRs 12,000–15,000
Negombo to Pothuhera by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Pothuhera is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Pothuhera via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Negombo and Pothuhera is 95 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pothuhera without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Negombo to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Negombo to Pothuhera bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Pothuhera is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Pothuhera via Ragama and Ragama in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Pothuhera via Pettah, Colombo, Polgahawela, and Polgahawela in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Pothuhera bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Pothuhera is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Negombo to Pothuhera.
There are 137+ hotels available in Pothuhera.