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Colombo to Mollipothana trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Colombo and Mollipothana takes 7h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Colombo to Mollipothana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration
267 km
Distance
Rs 1,500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Colombo to Mollipothana train times

Trains run once daily between Colombo and Mollipothana. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Mollipothana at 4:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Mollipothana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 266.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mollipothana, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mollipothana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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