How long does the train from Colombo to Negombo take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Negombo is around 39 km and typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes. Express services are faster; stopping trains on the Puttalam Line call at more intermediate stations and take longer.

How many trains run to Negombo each day?

Around 45 trains call at Negombo Railway Station on a typical weekday. Services run throughout the day, so there is no need to book a specific departure for most journeys.

Can I get a train from the airport to Negombo?

Bandaranaike International Airport does not have a direct rail connection to Negombo. The closest station is Katunayake, a short drive away, but the airport-to-Negombo leg is most easily done by taxi, tuk-tuk, or a pre-arranged private transfer.

Which stations are next to Negombo on the Puttalam Line?

Kurana is the station immediately towards Colombo, and Kattuwa is the station immediately towards Puttalam. Both are small stops and most long-distance services also halt at them.

Is Negombo worth visiting as a base for the Cultural Triangle?

Yes. Negombo is a common starting point for day trips to Pinnawala, Sigiriya, and Anuradhapura, all of which are accessible by road in a few hours. Its proximity to the airport also makes it a convenient first or last night destination for itineraries that include the north-central highlands.

What is there to see at Negombo fish market?

Negombo's fish market is one of the largest on the west coast and is most active in the early morning when fishing boats return with their overnight catch. Visitors can watch the auction process, browse stalls selling fresh seafood, and observe the traditional outrigger boats moored along the harbour.

How do I get from Negombo Railway Station to the beach?

The main beach strip is a short tuk-tuk ride from the station, typically five to ten minutes. Tuk-tuks are readily available at the station exit throughout the day. Many hotels also offer pickups on request.

Negombo Railway Station

Negombo Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 38.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

45 trains call at Negombo on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Kurana (towards Colombo) and Kattuwa.

Station telephone: 031-2222271.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Negombo järnvägsstations tidtabell

45 tåg stannar vid Negombo en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 38.9 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 031-2222271

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
05:06 am	Maradana		Dagligen
05:21 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
05:45 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:45 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
06:11 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
06:23 am	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:50 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:55 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
07:13 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
07:36 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
08:17 am	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
09:11 am	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
09:30 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
09:35 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
10:26 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
10:56 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
12:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
01:00 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
01:16 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
02:00 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
02:31 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
03:45 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:11 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
05:41 pm	Chilaw		Söndag endast
05:46 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
05:58 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:07 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Dagligen
06:25 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
06:25 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
06:35 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Dagligen
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
06:48 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:50 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:51 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:51 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:15 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:26 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:28 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
08:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
08:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
08:26 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
09:41 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

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