There are 6 ways to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 34mRs 25,507–103,399Train
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
6h 51mRs 5,774–11,122Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 9mDrive 187.9 km
- Drive from Matara District (Region) to Negombocar 187.9 km
2h 24mRs 8,537–12,331Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara District (Region) to Negombotaxi 187.9 km
2h 24mRs 28,000–35,000Bus via Weligama
- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
5h 34m
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matara District (Region) station to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Matara District (Region) to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Negombo via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Matara District (Region) and Negombo is 190 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.
The best way to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo, including transfers.
Matara District (Region) to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Matara District (Region) to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Matara District (Region) to Negombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 9m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Matara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matara District (Region) to Negombo via Matara Bus Station, Fort Station, and Pettah in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Weligama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–35,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Matara District (Region) to Negombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Matara District (Region) to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara District (Region) to Negombo is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Matara District (Region) to Negombo.
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