There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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 Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi
2h 38mRs 30,848–148,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
10h 30mRs 2,487–6,045Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 21mDrive 215.1 km
- Drive from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridgecar 215.1 km
3h 40mRs 9,695–14,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 215.1 km
3h 40mRs 35,000–43,000Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi
3h 24mRs 35,848–154,366Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Ellabus
9h 59m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Negombo and Nine Arch Bridge is 190 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ella in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Welimada to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–43,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Negombo to Nine Arch Bridge.
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