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Colombo to Talawakele trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colombo and Talawakele takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Talawakele. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration
199 km
Distance
Rs 1,500
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Colombo to Talawakele train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Talawakele. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Talawakele at 3:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Talawakele.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Talawakele 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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