There are 7 ways to get from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB) by bus, plane, rideshare, car, taxi, 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.
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
3h 25mRs 14,720–89,685Drive 206.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Elle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 206.3 km
3h 28mRs 9,258–13,373Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Elle to Colombo-CMB206.3 km
3h 28mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Take the taxi from Elle to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 22mRs 31,845–109,635Taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Elle to Victoria Resevour Kandytaxi
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
4h 42mRs 71,158–74,109Mini Bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
7h 9mRs 66,495–68,310Train 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 56,644–58,448
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Elle and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 271 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.
The best way to get from Elle 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 25m to get from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1518+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Elle 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 Elle, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Elle to Colombo Airport (CMB). However, you can walk to Ella, take the bus to Thanamalwila, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Elle to Colombo-CMB on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,917
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,182
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Elle to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–25,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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