The average train between Colombo and Galle Fort takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Galle Fort. 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 4 times a day between Colombo and Galle Fort. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Galle Fort at 8:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. 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 Galle Fort station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Colombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
The distance between Colombo and Galle Fort is 109 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,700 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
