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 24,806–141,155Drive 230.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttalacar 230.2 km
3h 48mRs 10,360–14,965Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (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 21,558–133,572Fly 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 70,263–74,833Fly 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 40mRs 60,763–62,993
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Buttala is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 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. 24000 - Rs. 150000.
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 68+ 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (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 17,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,436
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Buttala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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