About 156 km and around 3 hours 37 minutes without traffic. See the fare for every vehicle, then book on WhatsApp.
The price of every vehicle for a one-way drop and for a return trip.
| Vehicle | One way | Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget CarAlto | Kwid | Rs. 17,400 (~$52) | Rs. 30,600 (~$92) | Book now |
| Mini CarAqua | Wagon R | Spacia | Rs. 18,700 (~$56) | Rs. 31,500 (~$95) | Book now |
| Sedan CarPrius | Grace | Insight | Rs. 21,900 (~$66) | Rs. 38,800 (~$117) | Book now |
| SUVVezel | Rs. 23,100 (~$70) | Rs. 42,000 (~$127) | Book now |
| Mini VanEvery | Clipper | Rs. 20,300 (~$61) | Rs. 34,700 (~$105) | Book now |
| KDH Flat-roof | Rs. 28,600 (~$86) | Rs. 49,800 (~$150) | Book now |
| KDH High-roof | Rs. 33,400 (~$101) | Rs. 58,400 (~$176) | Book now |
| Non A/C VanHiace | Caravan | Rs. 24,700 (~$74) | Rs. 44,200 (~$133) | Book now |
| Hiace 13 Seater | Rs. 37,400 (~$113) | Rs. 61,600 (~$186) | Book now |
| VIP Cars/Van | Rs. 36,600 (~$110) | Rs. 63,200 (~$190) | Book now |
Approximate prices at our current rates for the route to Wilpattu National Park. Return prices are for the round trip. Use the fare calculator at the top of this page for your exact pickup and drop. Fares do not include highway toll fees, and a long waiting time or extra stops can change the fare.
Distance, drive time, tolls and what to expect on this trip.
The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Katunayake to Wilpattu National Park is about 156 km and takes around 3 hours 37 minutes without traffic. The fastest route does not normally use the expressway. If your exact route does, toll fees are extra and the fare calculator shows a notice.
Wilpattu is the largest national park in Sri Lanka, in the north-west, known for its natural lakes called villus and for leopards. The distance and time on this page are to the Hunuwilgama entrance, the main entrance of the park. If your lodge is elsewhere, enter it in the fare calculator.
Your pickup or drop can be any hotel, house, lodge or address. Enter it in the fare calculator at the top of this page and the fare is worked out for your exact route.
Going the other way? Choose Wilpattu National Park as the pickup and Colombo Airport as the drop, or press the swap arrows in the fare calculator. Leave early for your flight: the drive takes about 3 hours 37 minutes without traffic, and traffic can add time.
The fare can change if we need to wait a long time or if you add extra stops. Tell us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before your trip. You can pay by cash, online transfer or QR payment.
Quick answers about the trip between Colombo Airport and Wilpattu National Park.
It is about 156 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Yes. Our Katunayake airport taxi takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wilpattu National Park. Choose the airport as your pickup and Wilpattu National Park as your drop in the fare calculator, check the price of every vehicle and book on WhatsApp.
It takes around 3 hours 37 minutes without traffic. Traffic, road works and weather can make it longer, so allow extra time.
The starting price is Rs. 17,400 for a one-way drop in our lowest-priced vehicle, the Budget Car. See the price of every vehicle in the table above, or use the fare calculator for your exact pickup and drop.
No. Fares do not include highway toll fees. This route does not normally use the expressway, but if your exact route does, the fare calculator shows a notice.
Yes. Choose Wilpattu National Park as the pickup and Colombo Airport as the drop, or press the swap arrows in the fare calculator. Leave early, because the drive takes around 3 hours 37 minutes without traffic.
Yes. The fare can change if we need to wait a long time or if you add extra stops. Tell us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before your trip.
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