There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay by train, bus, 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.
Train via Punani
best- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
6h 24mRs 3,501–7,464Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 42mRs 3,037–6,845Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
7h 41mDrive 261.2 km
- Drive from Negombo to Passikudah Baycar 261.2 km
4h 16mRs 11,564–16,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Passikudah Baytaxi 261.2 km
4h 16mRs 43,000–55,000Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
26h 32mRs 23,948–145,966Fly 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 21,448–138,166
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Punani via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Negombo and Passikudah Bay is 356 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Negombo to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Negombo to Passikudah Bay via Fort Station and Punani in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Passikudah Bay via Pettah, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 7h 41m.
- 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 Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 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
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–55,000
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
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
Negombo to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Passikudah Bay is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Negombo to Passikudah Bay.
There are 89+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.