Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) to Colombo (CMB)

Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) to Colombo (CMB)

Bandaranaike Airport
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Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo Destination Reviews

LZ
Vere easy and convinient. Driver waited us at the meeting point.
Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo, taxi Comfort 2pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Mar 14, 2025
AI
The driver was waiting for us at the airport, he was very kind and helpful. He gave us a tour around Colombo and was very friendly! Even allowed for a quick stop and photo! Great value for money!
Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo, taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Oct 28, 2023
FV
The taxi is the more convenient to go to Colombo from the Airport
Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo, taxi Comfort 2pax, Ceylon Roots, Mar 1, 2022
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Transportation from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:22 PM
Departures per day14
Distance13 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Nimble Taxi Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo

Travelling between Bandaranaike Airport and Colombo is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you AUD 230.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere AUD 39.00.

How long does it take to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Bandaranaike Airport and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Bandaranaike Airport and Colombo. Train will bring you to your destination in 15m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h to reach Colombo.

How much does it cost to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo?

Travelling between Bandaranaike Airport and Colombo can be as cheap as AUD 39.00 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as AUD 230.07 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bandaranaike Airport and Colombo ?

  • 14 from Colombo Airport to Colombo starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo Airport and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Nimble Taxi Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route