There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar by rideshare, car, plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar290.6 km
5h 8mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 290.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannarcar 290.6 km
5h 8mRs 12,439–17,968Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Talaimannartaxi
6h 47m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Talaimannar is 291 km. The road distance is 290.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar takes 5h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar.
There are 21+ hotels available in Talaimannar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Talaimannar. 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 Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Talaimannar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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