There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa 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 Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 55mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
10h 34mRs 2,479–6,157Drive 292.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Negombocar 292.8 km
4h 50mRs 13,164–19,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Negombotaxi 292.8 km
4h 50mRs 48,000–60,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
4h 53mRs 38,621–122,716
Batticaloa to Negombo by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Negombo is 349 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Batticaloa to Negombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h 36m.
- 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 Batticaloa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–60,000
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
Batticaloa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Negombo is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Batticaloa to Negombo.
There are 1395+ hotels available in Negombo.