There are 6 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda by plane, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Welikandatrain
3h 29mRs 18,569–133,913Drive 224.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikandacar 224.7 km
3h 31mRs 10,147–14,656Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Welikanda224.7 km
3h 31mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Welikandataxi
3h 23mRs 65,923–68,923Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Welikandataxi
3h 25mRs 26,015–141,266Fly 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 to Welikandatrain
5h 54mRs 57,803–61,383
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 69000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Welikanda is 216 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda.
There are two+ hotels available in Welikanda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Welikanda. 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 Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Welikanda. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Welikanda on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- 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
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–14,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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