There are 7 ways to get from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB) by car, plane, rideshare, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Koggala, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Drive from Ella to Koggala (KCT)car
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3h 19mRs 19,226–101,882Drive 206.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 206.4 km
3h 28mRs 8,838–12,766Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ella to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)206.4 km
3h 28mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi to Batticaloa, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Take the taxi from Ella to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 37mRs 32,846–114,636Mini Bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
6h 51mRs 66,054–67,800Bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
5h 41mRs 57,352–58,397Train to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
9h 40mRs 56,594–58,378
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Ella and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 332 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1442+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ella and Colombo Airport (CMB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ella to Colombo Airport (CMB). However, you can drive to Koggala (KCT) airport then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Ella to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,477
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,801
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ella to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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