The average train between Colombo and Welikanda takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Welikanda. 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 Welikanda. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Welikanda at 2:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 11m. 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 Welikanda station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
Colombo to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Welikanda station.
The distance between Colombo and Welikanda is 190.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Welikanda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
