There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Handapanagala by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Handapanagalataxi
4h 39mRs 8,232–10,350Bus, taxi via Bindunuwewa
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bindunuwewabus Route 99
- Take the taxi from Bindunuwewa to Handapanagalataxi
6h 11mRs 6,915–8,778Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Haputaletrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Handapanagalataxi
8h 28mRs 7,379–16,088Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Handapanagalacar 216.6 km
3h 32mRs 9,139–13,201Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Handapanagalataxi
2h 52mRs 31,974–159,106
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Handapanagala is to bus and taxi via Bindunuwewa which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Handapanagala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo and Handapanagala is 230 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Handapanagala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Colombo to Handapanagala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Handapanagala is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Colombo to Handapanagala.
There are 238+ hotels available in Handapanagala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Handapanagala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Handapanagala. However, you can take the bus to Haldummulla then take the taxi to Handapanagala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Haputale then take the taxi to Handapanagala.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–150,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bindunuwewa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,500
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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