The average train between Colombo and Vavuniya takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Vavuniya. 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 3 times a day between Colombo and Vavuniya. 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 Vavuniya at 4:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 53m. 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 Vavuniya station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
Colombo to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
The distance between Colombo and Vavuniya is 214.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
