Negombo to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 31 km (19.4 miles) | |
Price range US$ 11-US$ 57 | |
Ride Duration Range 15m-5h | |
Earliest Departure 18:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Negombo to Colombo
Fastest bus: 50m
Cheapest bus: US$ 18

About the ride from Negombo to Colombo
Negombo to Colombo Route Information
The distance between Negombo and Colombo is 19 miles, or approximately 31 kilometers.
There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Colombo, including bus,car,minivan,flight,train.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 20 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 15 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Negombo to Colombo by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 18
- 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week
The only travel class available is Tourist.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Negombo to Colombo by car
- Starting Price: US$ 11
- 292 departures a day, or 2044 departures a week
There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort, Sedan, Standard and Economy.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Negombo to Colombo by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 57
- 120 departures a day, or 840 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Negombo to Colombo by flight
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Negombo to Colombo by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Second Class and Unreserved Third Class.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Companies Operating from Negombo to Colombo
Popular stations and stops in Negombo and Colombo
Departure stations in Negombo
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