There are 7 ways to get from Talpe to Negombo by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 47mRs 16,787–96,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Talpe to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
5h 42mRs 1,421–5,882Train, bus
- Take the train from Talpe to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus
4h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
6hDrive 159.8 km
- Drive from Talpe to Negombocar 159.8 km
1h 55mRs 7,208–10,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talpe to Negombotaxi 159.8 km
1h 55mRs 26,000–32,000Train, bus via Colombo
- Take the train from Talpe to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 11m
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talpe to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Talpe to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talpe to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Ahangama and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Talpe and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Talpe and Negombo is 155 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.
The best way to get from Talpe to Negombo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Talpe to Negombo, including transfers.
Talpe to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ahangama station.
Talpe to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
The best way to get from Talpe to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Talpe, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Talpe to Negombo via Ahangama, Ahangama, Colombo, and Pettah in around 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Talpe to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 209–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,564
- 2nd Class
- Rs 209
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,878
Train from Talpe to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,636
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,963
Train from Talpe to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 221–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,659
- 2nd Class
- Rs 221
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,991
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Talpe to Negombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Talpe to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talpe to Negombo is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Talpe to Negombo.
There are 1312+ hotels available in Negombo.