There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Negombo by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Ragamatrain Badulla
6h 56mRs 2,588–6,213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
7h 28mRs 600–700Drive 180 km
- Drive from Welimada to Negombocar 180 km
3h 14mRs 7,968–11,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Negombotaxi 180 km
3h 14mRs 29,000–36,000
Welimada to Negombo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 700 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Negombo is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Welimada and Negombo is 226 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Negombo without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 56m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Welimada to Negombo, including transfers.
Welimada to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Negombo is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Welimada to Negombo.
There are 1308+ hotels available in Negombo.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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