There are 6 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport (CMB) by rideshare, car, taxi, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-CMB153.7 km
2h 40mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 153.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 153.7 km
2h 40mRs 6,901–9,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi 153.7 km
2h 40mRs 42,000–50,000Bus 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 to Victoria Resevour Kandytaxi
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
3h 44mRs 58,971–59,707Bus 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 56,161–56,519
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 154 km. The road distance is 153.7 km.
The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-CMB takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Nuwara Eliya 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 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, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-CMB on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- 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 to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–50,000
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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