There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 21mRs 21,775–121,607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Watawalabus
4h 10mRs 1,495–2,083Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawalatrain Colombo
4h 39mRs 2,076–3,997Drive 106.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Norton Bridgecar 106.1 km
2h 6mRs 4,826–6,971Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Norton Bridgetaxi 106.1 km
2h 6mRs 29,000–35,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Norton Bridge. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Watawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Norton Bridge. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Ihalawatawala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Colombo and Norton Bridge is 129 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge, including transfers.
Colombo to Norton Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Norton Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Norton Bridge is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 10m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Norton Bridge, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Watawala every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ihalawatawala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- 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 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
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 Norton Bridge bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Watawala station.
Colombo to Norton Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalawatawala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Norton Bridge is 106 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Colombo to Norton Bridge.
There are 279+ hotels available in Norton Bridge.