There are 8 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil by plane, car, rideshare, bus, taxi, 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 Kandy, drive
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Pottuvilcar
4h 11mRs 24,757–139,604Drive 316 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pottuvilcar 316 km
5h 9mRs 13,517–19,524Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil316 km
5h 9mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, drive
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Pottuvilcar
4h 21mRs 24,524–138,905Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Pottuviltaxi
6h 55mRs 39,684–156,832Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, Mini Bus, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the taxi from Ella to Pottuviltaxi
7h 16mRs 101,263–112,333Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Demodaratrain
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Pottuviltaxi
10h 7mRs 93,603–103,483Fly Colombo Airport to Kandy, fly to Koggala, drive
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Drive from Koggala (KCT) to Pottuvilcar
6h 21mRs 79,223–168,623
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is to fly and drive which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pottuvil is 296 km. The road distance is 316 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil.
There are 336+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pottuvil. 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 Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil. However, you can fly to Kandy (KDW) then drive to Pottuvil. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,461
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,787
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–45,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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