There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay 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 Batticaloa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
1h 35mRs 18,036–117,398Drive 258.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Baycar 258.6 km
4h 5mRs 11,779–17,015Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Passikudah Bay258.6 km
4h 5mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 28mRs 17,028–115,073
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Passikudah Bay is 245 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay.
There are 111+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Passikudah Bay. 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 Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Passikudah Bay. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Passikudah Bay. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Passikudah Bay on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
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 Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Passikudah Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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