- Distance: 109.7 km
- Duration: 2h 37m
The average train between Colombo and Pilimathalawa takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Pilimathalawa. 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 5 times a day between Colombo and Pilimathalawa. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Pilimathalawa at 8:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 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 Pilimathalawa station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
Colombo to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.
The distance between Colombo and Pilimathalawa is 85.9 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
