What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thimble?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thimble is to fly and train and drive which costs $800 - $2,000 and takes 37h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Thimble?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thimble is to fly and train and drive which takes 33h 52m and costs $750 - $2,800.

How far is it from Colombo to Thimble?

The distance between Colombo and Thimble is 9126 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Thimble?

It takes approximately 34h 37m to get from Colombo to Thimble, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Thimble?

Thimble is 13h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 1:55 AM in Colombo and 12:25 PM in Thimble.

Colombo to Thimble - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Thimble by plane, car, or train

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Fly to Boise Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Boise Airport (BOI)CMB - BOI
2. Drive from Boise Airport (BOI) to Thimble
34h 37m
$1,180–3,011
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)CMB - RNO
2. Take the train from Reno to Winnemucca Amtrak
3. Drive from Winnemucca Amtrak to Thimble
33h 52m
$776–2,725
Fly to Elko Regional Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)CMB - EKO
2. Take the train from Elko Amtrak to Winnemucca Amtrak
3. Drive from Winnemucca Amtrak to Thimble
37h 2m
$820–1,947

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Boise Airport (BOI) flights

19Weekly Planes

30h 33mAverage Duration

$982Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,072.7 mi
Duration: 34h 37m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thimble, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thimble. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Boise Airport (BOI), then drive to Thimble. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Airmotive Way, take the line 12 bus to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, walk to Reno, take the train to Winnemucca Amtrak, then drive to Thimble.

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How to get fromColombo to Thimbleby plane, car or train

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Thimble by plane, car, or train

Fly to Boise Airport, drive

Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train, drive

Fly to Elko Regional Airport, train, drive