There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady by plane, 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 Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 41mRs 91,251–170,527Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nelliady355.4 km
6h 29mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 355.4 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliadycar 355.4 km
6h 29mRs 16,100–23,255Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nelliadybus
6h 47mFly 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 Kodikamamtrain
9h 25mRs 58,803–62,873
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nelliady is 308 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady is 355 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nelliady.
There are 30+ hotels available in Nelliady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nelliady. 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 Nelliady, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Nelliady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nelliady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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