There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Akkaraipattu by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
8h 27mRs 5,801–10,064Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
10h 5mDrive 316.3 km
- Drive from Negombo to Akkaraipattucar 316.3 km
5h 44mRs 13,915–20,100Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Akkaraipattutaxi
26h 54mRs 25,348–147,566Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 24mRs 23,098–138,766
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Akkaraipattu is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Akkaraipattu is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Negombo and Akkaraipattu is 449 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Akkaraipattu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 27m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Negombo to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Negombo to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Akkaraipattu is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Negombo to Akkaraipattu.
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What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Akkaraipattu via Wellawatta in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–4,200
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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