There are 6 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Negombo by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
2h 27mRs 15,493–91,843Bus
cheapest- 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 35mDrive 262.8 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Negombocar 262.8 km
4h 16mRs 11,974–17,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Negombotaxi 262.8 km
4h 16mRs 40,000–48,000Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
9h 40mRs 2,479–6,118
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
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 train and fly which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 95000.
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 250 km. The road distance is 262.8 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 2h 27m 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 Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Valaichchenai to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Maradana to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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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More Questions & Answers
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.
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