There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
2h 49mRs 18,609–117,296Drive 292.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunaicar 292.3 km
5h 23mRs 13,251–19,140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kalmunai292.3 km
5h 23mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
5h 46mRs 17,309–113,543
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai is to fly and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kalmunai is 252 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalmunai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kalmunai. 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 Kalmunai, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalmunai. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), take the taxi to Batticaloa, then take the bus to Kalmunai. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Kalmunai on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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