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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Handapanagala by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Handapanagalataxi taxi
    4h 38m
    Rs 8,260–10,162

  2. Bus, taxi via Bindunuwewa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bindunuwewabus bus Route 99
    2. Take the taxi from Bindunuwewa to Handapanagalataxi taxi
    6h 16m
    Rs 6,415–8,278

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Haputaletrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Haputale to Handapanagalataxi taxi
    8h 28m
    Rs 7,379–10,654

  4. Drive  213.9 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Handapanagalacar car 213.9 km
    3h 37m
    Rs 9,406–13,586

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  • Distance: 230.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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.

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