The average train between Colombo and Valaichchenai takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Valaichchenai. 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 Valaichchenai. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Valaichchenai at 9:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 55m. 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 Valaichchenai station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Colombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
The distance between Colombo and Valaichchenai is 214.5 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
