There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus
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 Polonnaruwataxi
1h 25mRs 17,945–118,780Drive 194.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwacar 194.4 km
3h 1mRs 8,724–12,601Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa194.4 km
3h 1mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwabus
3h 52mRs 19,097–122,641
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa is to drive which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Polonnaruwa is 181 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa.
There are 135+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Polonnaruwa. 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 Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Polonnaruwa. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–3,800
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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