There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan by plane, bus, 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 Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 28mDrive 301.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthancar 301.5 km
5h 31mRs 13,672–19,748Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Paranthan301.5 km
5h 31mRs 14,000–18,000Fly 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 Paranthantrain
9h 14mRs 57,853–61,573
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Paranthan is 327 km. The road distance is 301.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan.
There are 12+ hotels available in Paranthan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Paranthan. 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 Paranthan, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Paranthan. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kilinochchi, walk to Kilinochchi, then take the train to Paranthan. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Paranthan on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
- 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 Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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