- Distance: 268.3 km
- Duration: 8h 29m
The average train between Colombo and Bandarawela takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Bandarawela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Bandarawela. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Bandarawela at 5:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Bandarawela station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 29m.
Colombo to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
The distance between Colombo and Bandarawela is 126.4 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h.
