There are 4 ways to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) by train, plane, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Batticaloa, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Take the train from Welikanda to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 17mRs 13,624–93,388Drive 224.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Welikanda to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 224.2 km
3h 32mRs 9,862–14,245Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Welikanda to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)224.2 km
3h 32mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy, fly to Colombo Airport
- Take the taxi from Welikanda to Victoria Resevour Kandytaxi
- Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
5h 7mRs 66,222–68,277
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 95000.
The distance between Welikanda and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 273 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 32m to drive from Welikanda to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1318+ 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 (BTC) airport, then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Welikanda to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- 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 Welikanda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Welikanda to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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