There are 7 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi
2h 26mRs 21,014–135,426Drive 205.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badullacar 205.8 km
3h 41mRs 9,278–13,401Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Badulla205.8 km
3h 41mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Badullataxi
2h 38mRs 62,923–64,923Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi
2h 50mRs 24,866–141,183Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Badulla Stationtrain
8h 17mRs 56,603–58,483Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Badullataxi
3h 35mRs 25,380–142,729
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Badulla is 179 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla.
There are 1219+ hotels available in Badulla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Badulla. 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 Badulla, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Badulla. However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Badulla. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Badulla on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Badulla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Badulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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