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There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Buttala by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Buttalataxi taxi
    3h 11m
    Rs 23,848–130,866

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi taxi
    10h 46m
    Rs 7,487–12,545

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Buttalataxi taxi
    6h 41m

  4. Drive  236.9 km

    1. Drive from Negombo to Buttalacar car 236.9 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 10,490–15,152

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Buttalataxi taxi 236.9 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  6. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Buttalataxi taxi
    3h 43m
    Rs 28,848–147,366

  7. Bus, taxi via Dowa

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dowa to Buttalataxi taxi
    8h 24m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,675Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Negombo to Buttala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Buttala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Haldummulla, then take the taxi to Buttala.

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