There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Negombo by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Welimada to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
5h 28mRs 13,625–19,557Bus
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 25mRs 7,617–11,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Negombotaxi 180 km
3h 25mRs 27,000–33,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Welimada to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 31m
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
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 25m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
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 214 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Negombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 25m to drive from Welimada to Negombo.
There are 1364+ 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,200
- 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 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Welimada to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–33,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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