There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thispane by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 50mRs 21,975–123,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Dimbullabus
5h 10mRs 2,045–2,755Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ulapanetrain Colombo
3h 43mRs 2,299–4,208Drive 123 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thispanecar 123 km
2h 15mRs 5,619–8,116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thispanetaxi 123 km
2h 15mRs 33,000–40,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thispane is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thispane is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thispane. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Dimbulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Thispane. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ulapane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Colombo and Thispane is 153 km. The road distance is 123 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thispane without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Colombo to Thispane, including transfers.
Colombo to Thispane bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Thispane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thispane is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 43m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thispane, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ulapane twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ulapane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Dimbulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Thispane bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dimbulla station.
Colombo to Thispane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ulapane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thispane is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Colombo to Thispane.
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