There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kattankudy by bus, train, car, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
8h 24mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 42mRs 4,701–8,664Drive 298.6 km
- Drive from Negombo to Kattankudycar 298.6 km
4h 57mRs 13,135–18,972Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Kattankudytaxi 298.6 km
4h 57mRs 49,000–60,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
25h 55mRs 22,498–144,216
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Kattankudy is to train which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kattankudi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Negombo and Kattankudy is 361 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kattankudy without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Negombo to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Negombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Kattankudy is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 25h 55m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Kattankudi via Pettah and Colombo Pettah in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Kattankudi via Fort Station, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 8h 42m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Kattankudy is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Negombo to Kattankudy.
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