The average train between Colombo and Palavi Junction takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Palavi Junction. 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 Palavi Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Palavi Junction at 8:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m. 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 Palavi Junction station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
Colombo to Palavi Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Palavi Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
The distance between Colombo and Palavi Junction is 116.1 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,100 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
