There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi
5h 6mDrive 293.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppucar 293.7 km
5h 32mRs 13,207–19,077Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu293.7 km
5h 32mRs 14,000–18,000Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna, train, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
- Take the train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchitrain
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi
7h 24mRs 102,896–203,134Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train, taxi
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Puthukkudiyirupputaxi
8h 57mRs 60,003–64,183
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Puthukkudiyiruppu is 364 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu.
There are seven+ hotels available in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Puthukkudiyiruppu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Puthukkudiyiruppu, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Puthukkudiyiruppu. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Puthukkudiyiruppu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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