There are 6 ways to get from Valaichchenai 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
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 15mRs 2,300–2,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Maradana to Negombobus
8h 34mDrive 263 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Negombocar 263 km
4h 16mRs 11,879–17,158Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Negombotaxi 263 km
4h 16mRs 43,000–55,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 54mRs 39,359–123,588Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
9h 40mRs 2,479–6,118
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Negombo is 317 km. The road distance is 263 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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
Train from Valaichchenai to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Maradana to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichchenai to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Negombo is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Valaichchenai to Negombo.
There are 1323+ hotels available in Negombo.