There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region) 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 Palampoddarubus
3h 27mRs 17,377–118,712Drive 230.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region)car 230.5 km
3h 48mRs 10,402–15,025Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Trincomalee District (Region)230.5 km
3h 48mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region) is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region) is to fly and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Trincomalee District (Region) is 217 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region) is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region).
There are 451+ hotels available in Trincomalee District (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Trincomalee District (Region). 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 District (Region), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee District (Region). However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, take the bus to Palampoddaru, then take the taxi to Trincomalee District (Region). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Trincomalee District (Region) 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 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Trincomalee District (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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