Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Negomboby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Negombo

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Negombo by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MEL - CMB
    10h 32m
    RsĀ 114,421ā€“273,362

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    20h 15m
    RsĀ 99,919ā€“278,554

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain train
    20h 35m
    RsĀ 101,405ā€“283,037

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Ragamatrain train
    22h 44m
    RsĀ 100,580ā€“281,885

  5. Fly to Koggala, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MEL - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Negombobus bus
    21h 55m

  6. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MEL - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 28m
    RsĀ 100,525ā€“279,542

  7. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MEL - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain train
    25h 27m
    RsĀ 124,102ā€“333,023

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRsĀ 89,152Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Negombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,368.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Negombo, Sri Lanka?

Jetstar, SriLankan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.