There are 7 ways to get from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB) by car, plane, rideshare, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Koggala, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Drive from Buttala to Koggala (KCT)car
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3h 3mRs 18,927–101,450Drive 230.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Buttala to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 230.6 km
3h 48mRs 10,143–14,650Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Buttala to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)230.6 km
3h 48mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi to Batticaloa, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Take the taxi from Buttala to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 24mRs 19,611–98,995Taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Buttala to Victoria Resevour Kandytaxi
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
5h 18mRs 66,475–68,576Taxi, Mini Bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Buttala to Ellataxi
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
7h 39mRs 70,541–74,572Taxi, train to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Buttala to Ellataxi
- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
10h 28mRs 61,956–64,802
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Buttala and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 320 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.
The best way to get from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1318+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Buttala and Colombo Airport (CMB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Buttala, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Buttala to Colombo Airport (CMB). However, you can drive to Koggala (KCT) airport then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Buttala to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,493
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,815
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Buttala to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–14,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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