There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Ritigala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 27mRs 20,648–135,566Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Horiwilatrain Colombo / ...
6h 51mRs 3,187–6,845Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Habaranabus
5h 56mDrive 171.4 km
- Drive from Negombo to Ritigalacar 171.4 km
3h 3mRs 7,589–10,962Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Ritigalataxi 171.4 km
3h 3mRs 28,000–34,000Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
7h 22m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ritigala is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ritigala is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Habarana via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Horiwila via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Negombo and Ritigala is 168 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ritigala without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Negombo to Ritigala, including transfers.
Negombo to Ritigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ritigala is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs and takes 5h 56m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ritigala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Ritigala via Pettah, Colombo, and Habarana in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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 Ritigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Horiwila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ritigala is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Negombo to Ritigala.
There are 722+ hotels available in Ritigala.