The average train between Colombo and Madurankuli takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Madurankuli. 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 Madurankuli. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Madurankuli at 5:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Madurankuli. However, there are services departing from Colombo station and arriving at Madurankuli station via Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Colombo to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
The distance between Colombo and Madurankuli is 107.3 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,100 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
