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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppuby plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi taxi
    5h 6m

  2. Drive 293.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppucar car 293.7 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 13,187–19,047

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Puthukkudiyiruppurideshare rideshare 293.7 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,852Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 363.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Puthukkudiyiruppu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Puthukkudiyiruppu. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Puthukkudiyiruppu on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 37m.

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