There are 8 ways to get from Negombo to Ambalantota by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Weerawila International Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 17mRs 21,448–127,666Drive 211.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Ambalantotacar 211.3 km
3h 35mRs 9,598–13,863Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 42mBus, train
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 12mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Ambalantotataxi 211.3 km
3h 35mRs 32,000–39,000Fly to Koggala, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Ambalantotataxi
2h 44mRs 43,848–156,366Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
6h 45mTrain
- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 56mRs 12,441–19,964
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Ambalantota is to drive which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Ambalantota is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Tangalle via Fort Station and Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Beliatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Negombo and Ambalantota is 224 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ambalantota without a car is to bus via Matara which takes 5h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Negombo to Ambalantota, including transfers.
Negombo to Ambalantota bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Ambalantota is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus via Matara, which costs and takes 5h 42m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Ambalantota via Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, Matara, and Tangalle in around 5h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–39,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Ambalantota bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Ambalantota is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Negombo to Ambalantota.
There are 81+ hotels available in Ambalantota.