There are 6 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB) by rideshare, car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-CMB152.4 km
2h 38mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 152.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 152.4 km
2h 38mRs 6,805–9,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi 152.4 km
2h 38mRs 41,000–50,000Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thanamalwilabus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
5h 28mRs 14,765–89,745Taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Victoria Resevour Kandytaxi
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
3h 41mRs 60,403–61,399Bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
6h 52mRs 56,111–56,459
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 152 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-CMB takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1520+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nuwara Eliya (Station) 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 Nuwara Eliya (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-CMB on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Thanamalwila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 970–1,010
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–50,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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