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How to get fromNegombo to Ambalantotaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Ambalantota by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Matara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    5h 42m

  2. Drive  211.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Negombo to Ambalantotacar car 211.3 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 9,046–13,066

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    6h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Ambalantotataxi taxi 211.3 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 35,000–42,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ambalantotataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    Rs 26,348–142,366

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    6h 45m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    6h 56m
    Rs 12,441–19,964

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Negombo to Ambalantota via Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, Matara, and Tangalle in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Ambalantota via Maradana and Beliatta in around 6h 56m.

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