The average train between Colombo and Negombo takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Negombo. 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 Negombo. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Negombo at 6:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. 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 Negombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Colombo to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
The distance between Colombo and Negombo is 30.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Negombo 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
