There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
3h 28mRs 17,825–130,251Drive 236.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomaleecar 236.5 km
3h 48mRs 10,612–15,328Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee236.5 km
3h 48mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Trincomalee is 223 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee.
There are 430+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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