There are 8 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela by plane, taxi, 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 Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kumbalwelataxi
2h 20mRs 25,115–127,174Drive 203.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwelacar 203.1 km
3h 24mRs 9,164–13,236Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kumbalwela203.1 km
3h 24mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Kumbalwelataxi
2h 56mRs 70,923–74,923Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kumbalwelataxi
3h 7mRs 30,382–133,976Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kumbalwelataxi
3h 39mRs 37,437–145,147Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, bus
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Kubalwelabus
6h 17mRs 56,203–56,673Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain
7h 27mRs 56,653–58,573
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kumbalwela is 175 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela.
There are 1560+ hotels available in Kumbalwela.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kumbalwela. 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 Kumbalwela, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kumbalwela. However, you can fly to Hatton (NUF) then take the taxi to Kumbalwela. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Kumbalwela on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Kubalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kumbalwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–25,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.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
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
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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