There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Passikudah 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 Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 43mTrain via Ragama
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 42mRs 2,957–6,745Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 34mRs 2,971–6,764Drive 267.2 km
- Drive from Negombo to Passikudahcar 267.2 km
4h 25mRs 11,828–17,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Passikudahtaxi 267.2 km
4h 25mRs 44,000–55,000Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 27mRs 23,748–145,766Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 40mRs 21,368–138,066
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Passikudah is to train via Ragama which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Passikudah is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Valaichchenai via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Negombo and Passikudah is 330 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Passikudah without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Negombo to Passikudah, including transfers.
Negombo to Passikudah bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Passikudah is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 26h 27m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Passikudah via Pettah, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- 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 Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Ragama to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- 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
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Passikudah bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Passikudah is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Negombo to Passikudah.
There are 89+ hotels available in Passikudah.