There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale by plane, bus, 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 to Sigiriya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Kantalebus
2h 41mRs 18,284–130,032Drive 198.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantalecar 198.1 km
3h 7mRs 8,473–12,239Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kantale198.1 km
3h 7mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi
- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Kantalebus
5h 9mRs 21,607–133,304
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale is to fly and bus which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kantale is 184 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale.
There are two+ hotels available in Kantale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kantale. 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 Kantale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kantale. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Kantale. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kantale on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- 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
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
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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