How Far Is Negombo from Colombo?
The distance between Negombo and Colombo is 31 km. The road distance is 38.3 km.

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Correspondingly, how much is a taxi from Colombo to Negombo?

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Negombo is to taxi which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300 and takes 32 min.

how far is Negombo from Colombo airport? 4 answers. 6 kilometers to Negombo Town from Colombo International Airport. 8 kilometers to main Tourist Beach area of Poruthota Road and Lewis Place where good hotel accommodation, restaurants, bars etc are located. It would take 20 - 30 minutes by taxi or a Tuk Tuk.

Also know, is it better to stay in Negombo or Colombo?

Apart from the travel distance to the cities from the airport, there are things to consider: Colombo is crowded and busy, whereas Negombo is less-crowded and calm. Colombo is the best place to do shopping, whereas in Negombo less options with smaller shops.

Is it worth going to Colombo?

I would say that Colombo is worth a visit if you are visiting here for the first time specially to get a feel of the place. As seekingPlaces has mentioned above, Colombo is more sophisticated and offers a variety of bars, restaurants, shopping etc and some great hotels.

Related Question Answers

How do I get to Negombo from the airport?

Negombo is the closest resort to the main international airport Katunayake (Colombo airport). From the airport you can get here by taxi in 15-20 minutes and 1,500 rupees (512.88 RUB, refer to the currency of Sri Lanka, the exchange rate), local bus no. 240 (50 rupees) or tuk tuk (800 rupees).

How do I get to Colombo from the airport?

How to Get From Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo Fort Station
  1. Choose your mode of transport. As other airports, Bandaranaike Airport is equipped with airport car service desks that provide transfers to hotels in the Colombo area.
  2. If you want to take public transport, then take the bus service that goes to Colombo Fort Station- the main train station in the city.
  3. Pay your fare.
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