There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, 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 to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Medirigiriyataxi
1h 23mRs 17,627–118,812Drive 186.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriyacar 186.5 km
3hRs 8,415–12,155Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Medirigiriya186.5 km
3hRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgodatrain
4h 31mRs 18,887–124,728
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Medirigiriya is 173 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya.
There are 135+ hotels available in Medirigiriya.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Medirigiriya. 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 Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Medirigiriya. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Medirigiriya. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Medirigiriya on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Medirigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–3,200
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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