The average train between Colombo and Kotagala takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Kotagala. 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 Kotagala. 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 Kotagala at 3:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 25m. 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 Kotagala station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Colombo to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kotagala station.
The distance between Colombo and Kotagala is 83.9 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kotagala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,000 and the journey takes 5h 2m.
