There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB) by rideshare, car, train, plane, or bus
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 Trincomalee to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)236 km
3h 50mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 236 km
cheapest- Drive from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB)car 236 km
3h 50mRs 10,380–14,994Train, train to Batticaloa, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
7h 20mRs 14,830–96,397Bus, bus to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
9h 24mRs 57,381–58,272
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Trincomalee and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 236 km. The road distance is 236 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Trincomalee to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Trincomalee to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1318+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Trincomalee to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
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 Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Trincomalee to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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