There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar by rideshare, car, plane, bus, 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.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mannar260.4 km
4h 33mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 260.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar 260.4 km
4h 33mRs 11,762–16,989Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
4h 59m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mannar is 260 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mannar takes 4h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar.
There are 23+ hotels available in Mannar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mannar. 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 Mannar, Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mannar on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mannar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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