There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass by plane, taxi, car, 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.
Fly to Jaffna, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Elephant Pass
5h 25mRs 64,487–86,204Drive 311.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass311.4 km
5h 45mRs 13,026–18,816Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
4h 33m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 60000 - Rs. 90000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Elephant Pass is 343 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass is 311 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass.
There are 10+ hotels available in Elephant Pass.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass. However, you can fly to Jaffna (JAF) then take the taxi to Elephant Pass. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Elephant Pass in around 5h 45m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–95,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–3,300
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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