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

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There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Tangalle by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Tangalletaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    Rs 35,848–136,366

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain train Puttalam
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    6h 29m
    Rs 5,241–10,464

  3. Bus via Matara Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    5h 14m

  4. Drive 216.6 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Tangallecar car 216.6 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 9,873–14,261

  5. Fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    2. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    3h 40m
    Rs 21,148–118,666

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus bus
    5h 48m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Negombo to Tangalle via Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, and Matara in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Tangalle via Maradana and Beliatta in around 6h 29m.

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