There are 3 ways to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) by train, plane, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Welikanda to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 2mRs 12,624–88,388Drive 224.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Welikanda to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 224.1 km
3h 30mRs 10,160–14,675Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Welikanda to Colombo-CMB224.1 km
3h 30mRs 14,000–18,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to train and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 90000.
The distance between Welikanda and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 273 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1384+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Welikanda 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 Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB). However, you can take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Welikanda to Colombo-CMB on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Welikanda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Welikanda to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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