There are 6 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, 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 Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Buttalataxi
2h 43mRs 22,931–122,585Drive 230.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttalacar 230.2 km
3h 48mRs 10,458–15,105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Buttala230.2 km
3h 48mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Buttalataxi
2h 59mRs 19,578–115,024Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi
5h 54mRs 71,323–74,903Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, bus, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi
7h 25mRs 61,203–63,173
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Buttala is 252 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala.
There are 66+ hotels available in Buttala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Buttala. 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 Buttala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala. However, you can fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Buttala on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,905
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,171
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Buttala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–9,500
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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