There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
3h 43mRs 17,877–119,512Drive 242.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilavelicar 242.8 km
3h 55mRs 10,955–15,823Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nilaveli242.8 km
3h 55mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli is to fly and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nilaveli is 237 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli.
There are 453+ hotels available in Nilaveli.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Nilaveli. 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 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilaveli. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Nilaveli on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nilaveli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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