There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam by rideshare, car, plane, 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.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mankulam266.5 km
4h 54mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 266.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulamcar 266.5 km
4h 54mRs 12,084–17,454Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain
5h 15mFly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
8h 5mRs 57,853–61,573Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
8h 30mRs 17,518–115,720
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mankulam is 267 km. The road distance is 266.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Colombo-CMB to Mankulam takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mankulam.
There are two+ hotels available in Mankulam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mankulam. 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 Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Mankulam on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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