There are 4 ways to get from Norochcholai to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Pettahbus
2h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Erukkalampiddy to Maradanatrain Puttalam
4h 28mRs 2,128–4,097Drive 136.8 km
- Drive from Norochcholai to Colombocar 136.8 km
2h 10mRs 6,236–9,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norochcholai to Colombotaxi 136.8 km
2h 10mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norochcholai to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Norochcholai to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Norochcholai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Norochcholai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Erukkalampiddy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Norochcholai and Colombo is 149 km. The road distance is 136.8 km.
The best way to get from Norochcholai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Norochcholai to Colombo, including transfers.
Norochcholai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Norochcholai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Erukkalampiddy station.
The best way to get from Norochcholai to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Norochcholai, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Erukkalampiddy to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Erukkalampiddy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- 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 Palavi Junction to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Norochcholai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Norochcholai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norochcholai to Colombo is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Norochcholai to Colombo.
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