There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla by plane, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Sigiriya Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
49 minRs 17,707–129,413Drive 128.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambullacar 128.4 km
2hRs 5,499–7,943Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dambulla128.4 km
2hRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambullataxi 128.4 km
2hRs 35,000–42,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Dambullataxi
1h 43mRs 59,823–60,923
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla is to fly which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dambulla is 141 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla.
There are 995+ hotels available in Dambulla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dambulla. 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 Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–42,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.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
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