There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thispane by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 50mRs 25,975–143,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Ulapanetrain Colombo
3h 43mRs 2,499–4,508Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 33mRs 2,545–3,333Drive 123 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thispanecar 123 km
2h 15mRs 5,521–7,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thispanetaxi 123 km
2h 15mRs 33,000–40,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thispane is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thispane is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thispane. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
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. 2500 - Rs. 4600.
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. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 43m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 4h 33m.
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 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ulapane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Watawala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Thispane bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala 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.
There are 350+ hotels available in Thispane.