The average train between Colombo and Manaweriya takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Manaweriya. 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 Manaweriya. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Manaweriya at 6:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 39m. 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 Manaweriya station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
Colombo to Manaweriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Manaweriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kochchikade station.
The distance between Colombo and Manaweriya is 36.9 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kochchikade 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
