There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam by plane, rideshare, car, bus, 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 Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 28mRs 92,080–183,421Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Chunnakam363.8 km
6h 38mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 363.8 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakamcar 363.8 km
6h 38mRs 16,444–23,752Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Chunnakamtrain
6h 28mFly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Chunnakamtrain
9h 35mRs 57,853–61,673
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chunnakam is 298 km. The road distance is 363.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam is 364 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chunnakam.
There are 241+ hotels available in Chunnakam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chunnakam. 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 Chunnakam, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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