CMB to Colombo City Center
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Destination
Colombo Fort (Central railway & bus station)
Colombo city center
Fastest route
Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
bus · every 30-45min
Updated
Nov 2025
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Quick verdict
Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
Express A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.
Transport matrix
Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
30-45mExpress A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.
Route 187 Local Bus (Airport – Colombo Fort)
15-20mRegular local bus linking the airport bus stop and Colombo Fort / Pettah area; runs day and night with reduced frequency after midnight and is the cheapest but slowest option.
EX2/EX3 Airport – Makumbura via Colombo Fort
30-60mExpress bus from Bandaranaike International Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center via the expressway, stopping at or near Colombo Fort/Pettah for city-center access; check on-site for latest timings as schedules may vary.
Airport Taxi Service (official BIA taxis)
on-demandmMetered and fixed-fare taxis operated under Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka available 24/7 from arrival counters to Colombo Fort and central Colombo; fastest door-to-door option, especially late at night.
Uber / PickMe from Bandaranaike International Airport
on-demandmApp-based rides from the terminal area to Colombo Fort and other central districts; generally available most hours but can be limited at peak times, and use the expressway for quicker access when traffic is heavy.
Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
Express A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.
Route 187 Local Bus (Airport – Colombo Fort)
Regular local bus linking the airport bus stop and Colombo Fort / Pettah area; runs day and night with reduced frequency after midnight and is the cheapest but slowest option.
EX2/EX3 Airport – Makumbura via Colombo Fort
Express bus from Bandaranaike International Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center via the expressway, stopping at or near Colombo Fort/Pettah for city-center access; check on-site for latest timings as schedules may vary.
Airport Taxi Service (official BIA taxis)
Metered and fixed-fare taxis operated under Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka available 24/7 from arrival counters to Colombo Fort and central Colombo; fastest door-to-door option, especially late at night.
Uber / PickMe from Bandaranaike International Airport
App-based rides from the terminal area to Colombo Fort and other central districts; generally available most hours but can be limited at peak times, and use the expressway for quicker access when traffic is heavy.
Strikes · Night arrivals · Big luggage
bus
Express A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.
30-45m
bus
Regular local bus linking the airport bus stop and Colombo Fort / Pettah area; runs day and night with reduced frequency after midnight and is the cheapest but slowest option.
15-20m
bus
Express bus from Bandaranaike International Airport to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center via the expressway, stopping at or near Colombo Fort/Pettah for city-center access; check on-site for latest timings as schedules may vary.
30-60m
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