There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai by plane, rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 39mRs 91,239–170,592Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Valvettithurai361.3 km
6h 38mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 361.3 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithuraicar 361.3 km
6h 38mRs 16,379–23,659Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kuncharkadaibus
6h 44mFly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamamtrain
9h 34mRs 59,053–63,173
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Valvettithurai is 306 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Valvettithurai.
There are 239+ hotels available in Valvettithurai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Valvettithurai. 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 Valvettithurai, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Kuncharkadai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Valvettithurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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