There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Norochcholai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
2h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
4h 26mRs 2,084–3,986Drive 137.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Norochcholaicar 137.3 km
2h 11mRs 6,260–9,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Norochcholaitaxi 137.3 km
2h 11mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Norochcholai is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Norochcholai is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Norochcholai. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Norochcholai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palavi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Colombo and Norochcholai is 146 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Norochcholai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Colombo to Norochcholai, including transfers.
Colombo to Norochcholai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Norochcholai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Norochcholai is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Norochcholai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Norochcholai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Norochcholai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Norochcholai is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Colombo to Norochcholai.
There are 106+ hotels available in Norochcholai.