There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Handapanagala by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best- 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 28,974–129,106Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Haputaletrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Handapanagalataxi
8h 28mRs 7,379–16,088Bus, taxi via Udawalawa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Udawalawa Junctionbus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Udawalawa Junction to Handapanagalataxi
5h 44mRs 9,006–11,550Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Handapanagalacar 216.6 km
3h 32mRs 9,111–13,160Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Handapanagalataxi
3h 22mRs 35,974–138,606Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Handapanagalataxi
6h 37mRs 9,113–11,667
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Handapanagala is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Handapanagala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo and Handapanagala is 268 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 via Udawalawa which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 230+ 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 taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Handapanagala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Udawalawa Junction 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 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Udawalawa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 500–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–18,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka 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
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
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
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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
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