There are 7 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, train, or bus
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 Bandarawelataxi
2h 12mRs 24,116–126,175Drive 194.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawelacar 194.7 km
3h 16mRs 8,784–12,689Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Bandarawela194.7 km
3h 16mRs 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 Bandarawelataxi
2h 48mRs 69,923–72,923Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain
6h 57mRs 56,653–58,573Fly 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 Bandarawelataxi
3h 21mRs 29,383–131,977Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 28mRs 68,523–70,903
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela is to drive which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Bandarawela is 166 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Bandarawela.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Bandarawela. 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 Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bandarawela. However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Bandarawela. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Bandarawela on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,874
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,145
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–18,000
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
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