How to Get From Colombo Airport to Colombo City Centre
Bus · Shared Minivan · Taxi
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Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport sits north of the city, near Negombo. The shared minivan takes 50m. The bus is the cheapest way into Colombo at $0.90 (290 LKR). A taxi runs direct and costs more.
3 ways to travel from Colombo Airport to Colombo City Centre
There are three ways to travel from Colombo Airport to Colombo City Centre. You can choose between the bus, shared minivan, and taxi. The journey takes 30m–50m and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $0.90 (290 LKR).
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2Hi Hannes, thanks for the heads up! We checked and indeed, bus prices from Colombo Airport to Colombo city centre have gone up. We're assuming, though, that you meant 150 Rs instead of 1,500 Rs? Because that's the updated rate we found as well. Hope you had a great time in Colombo! Happy travels! PS: Diese Antwort ist auf Englisch verfasst, um sie für Reisende aus allen Ländern hilfreich zu machen. Wir empfehlen die Verwendung von Google Translate, um diese Antwort ins Deutsche zu übersetzen.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Colombo Airport to Colombo City Centre, roughly apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $0.90 (290 LKR). The quickest trip takes 30m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Colombo?
Journey times from Colombo to Colombo overlap: bus 30m - 1h, shared minivan 50m, taxi 30m - 1h. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Colombo?
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Colombo is by bus with ticket costs starting from 290 LKR.
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