The average train between Colombo and Makehelwala takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Makehelwala. 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 5 times a day between Colombo and Makehelwala. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Makehelwala at 8:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 5m. 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 Makehelwala station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Colombo to Makehelwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Makehelwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ihalakotte station.
The distance between Colombo and Makehelwala is 77.2 km. The road distance is 96 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
