There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo by plane, taxi, bus, car or towncar
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What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Colombo to Diyawanna Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $370
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Colombo to Diyawanna Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $220
- Phone
- +942581120-29
- Website
- sltb.lk
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sltb.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo?
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Colombo is 27 km. The road distance is 34 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo?
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 130 and takes 45 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo?
The quickest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo is to fly and taxi which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 36000.
Is there a direct bus between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Colombo?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
How long does it take to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo?
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo, including transfers.