The average train between Colombo and Ulapane takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Ulapane. 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 Ulapane. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 8:30 AM which arrives into Ulapane at 11:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 36m. 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 Ulapane station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
Colombo to Ulapane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Ulapane train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ulapane station.
The distance between Colombo and Ulapane is 81.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ulapane twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–4,700 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
