There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Minneriya by plane, bus, train, or car
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 Sigiriya Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 38mRs 25,974–143,106Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
4h 15mRs 1,819–8,168Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Colombo to Habaranabus
3h 49mDrive 197.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Minneriyacar 197.1 km
3hRs 8,340–12,046Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgodatrain
4h 48mRs 27,014–145,046Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 36mRs 3,358–3,777Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
6h 3mRs 1,819–8,169
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Minneriya is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo and Minneriya is 194 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Minneriya without a car is to bus via Habarana which takes 3h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colombo to Minneriya, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus via Habarana, which costs and takes 3h 49m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Minneriya is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colombo to Minneriya.
There are 867+ hotels available in Minneriya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Habarana once daily, and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–8,000
Train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,400
- 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 2,600–3,400
Train from Maradana to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–8,000
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.