The average train between Colombo and Makulella takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Makulella. 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 Makulella. 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 Makulella at 6:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 44m. 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 Makulella station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 44m.
Colombo to Makulella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Makulella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Heel Oya station.
The distance between Colombo and Makulella is 131 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Heel Oya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
