There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenaitrain
2h 38mRs 19,348–126,746Train via Ragama
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 29mRs 2,487–6,145Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 22mRs 2,501–6,164Drive 263.4 km
- Drive from Negombo to Valaichchenaicar 263.4 km
4h 17mRs 12,000–17,334Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Valaichchenaitaxi 263.4 km
4h 17mRs 40,000–48,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 28mRs 18,898–117,466
Negombo to Valaichchenai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai is to train via Ragama which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai is to fly and train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Valaichchenai via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Negombo and Valaichchenai is 250 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Negombo to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Valaichchenai is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Oddaimavadi via Pettah and Colombo Pettah in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Getting around the Cyclades, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Valaichchenai is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Negombo to Valaichchenai.
There are 111+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.