There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
1h 56mRs 23,975–130,607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 8mRs 1,864–3,242Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Weerawila Airport (WRZ)taxi
6h 2mRs 7,044–9,092Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo to Weerawila-WRZ225.8 km
3h 36mDrive 225.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ)car 225.8 km
3h 36mRs 10,136–14,641
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3300 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ). However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Tissamaharama via Kataragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Weerawila Airport (WRZ) is 213 km. The road distance is 225.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ), including transfers.
Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3300 and takes 9h 8m.
Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ) is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Colombo to Weerawila Airport (WRZ).
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Weerawila Airport (WRZ), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo to Weerawila-WRZ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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