There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District by plane, taxi, rideshare, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Anuradhapura Districttaxi
1h 37mRs 19,211–121,622Drive 184.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura Districtcar 184.3 km
2h 58mRs 8,227–11,883Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura District184.3 km
2h 58mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Anuradhapura District is 188 km. The road distance is 184.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District.
There are 555+ hotels available in Anuradhapura District.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Anuradhapura District. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura District. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Anuradhapura District. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura District on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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