There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikanda by plane, train, 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 to Batticaloa Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Welikandatrain
3h 20mRs 17,459–117,626Drive 224.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Welikandacar 224.7 km
3h 31mRs 10,186–14,713Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Welikanda224.7 km
3h 31mRs 14,000–18,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Welikandatrain
3h 29mRs 16,409–113,843
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
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 train which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Welikanda is 273 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 20m 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 five+ 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC), take the taxi to Batticaloa, then take the train to Welikanda. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-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 Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
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 Batticaloa to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Habarana to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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