There are 5 ways to get from Norwood to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Norwood to Rathnapurataxi
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
4h 22mRs 5,202–6,124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
4h 32mRs 1,357–1,976Train
- Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
5h 13mRs 1,920–3,833Drive 126.9 km
- Drive from Norwood to Colombocar 126.9 km
2h 15mRs 5,721–8,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norwood to Colombotaxi 126.9 km
2h 15mRs 34,000–42,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norwood to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Norwood to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwood to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwood to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Norwood and Colombo is 179 km. The road distance is 126.9 km.
The best way to get from Norwood to Colombo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Norwood to Colombo, including transfers.
Norwood to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.
Norwood to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
The best way to get from Norwood to Colombo is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Norwood, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hatton to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Hatton to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hatton to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–42,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norwood to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Norwood to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwood to Colombo is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Norwood to Colombo.
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