The average train between Colombo and Pallai takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Pallai. 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 twice daily between Colombo and Pallai. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:50 AM which arrives into Pallai at 6:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 37m. 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 Pallai station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
Colombo to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palai station.
The distance between Colombo and Pallai is 301.7 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 11m.