There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya 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 Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3h 32mDrive 220 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniyacar 220 km
4h 4mRs 9,921–14,330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Vavuniya220 km
4h 4mRs 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 Vavuniya is to drive which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Vavuniya is 246 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Vavuniya.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Vavuniya. 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 Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vavuniya. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Vavuniya. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Vavuniya on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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