There are 4 ways to get from Pothuhera to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station187-E CMB to Colombo
3h 22mRs 5,357–8,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pothuhera to RagamaBatticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to NegomboColombo
3h 23mRs 1,930–5,050Drive 74.1 km
- Drive from Pothuhera to Negombo74.1 km
1h 16mRs 3,101–4,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothuhera to Negombo74.1 km
1h 16mRs 11,000–14,000
Pothuhera to Negombo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Negombo is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct train from Pothuhera to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Negombo is 144 km. The road distance is 74.1 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Pothuhera to Negombo, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pothuhera station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Negombo is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 23m.
Pothuhera to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Negombo is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Pothuhera to Negombo.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pothuhera to Negombo via Kurunegala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Katunayake Airport Bus Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pothuhera to Negombo via Ragama and Ragama in around 3h 23m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pothuhera to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,200–2,600
Train from Ragama to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–2,500
- 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 700–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 110–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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