There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple 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
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
50 minRs 15,927–116,912Drive 127.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave templecar 127.2 km
1h 57mRs 5,741–8,292Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Dambulla cave temple127.2 km
1h 57mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave templetaxi 127.2 km
1h 57mRs 35,000–42,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple is to fly which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dambulla cave temple is 143 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dambulla cave temple.
There are 1079+ hotels available in Dambulla cave temple.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dambulla cave temple. 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 cave temple, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Dambulla cave temple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–42,000
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
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