There are 8 ways to get from Uppuveli to Negombo 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, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain Kandy
7h 28mRs 3,435–7,378Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain Trincomalee
10h 5mRs 2,588–6,322Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
8h 50mRs 3,788–9,222Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Uppuveli to Negombocar 237.9 km
3h 57mRs 10,705–15,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uppuveli to Negombotaxi 237.9 km
3h 57mRs 39,000–47,000Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GIU - CMB
28h 42mRs 18,138–102,822Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus
8h 34mRs 29,078Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
7h 21mRs 16,888–100,212
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uppuveli to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Uppuveli to Negombo is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uppuveli to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Uppuveli to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Negombo via Polgahawela and Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Uppuveli and Negombo is 272 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Negombo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Uppuveli to Negombo, including transfers.
Uppuveli to Negombo bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Trincomalee station.
Uppuveli to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Negombo is to train via Polgahawela which takes 8h 50m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus, which costs Rs. 29078 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Uppuveli, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uppuveli to Negombo via Trincomalee, Polgahawela, and Ragama in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 29,078 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- 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 Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Uppuveli to Negombo bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Uppuveli to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uppuveli to Negombo is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Uppuveli to Negombo.
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