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Diyatalawa to Colombo trains

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The average train between Diyatalawa and Colombo takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Diyatalawa to Colombo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration
250 km
Distance
Rs 1,500
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Diyatalawa to Colombo train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Diyatalawa and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diyatalawa is at 12:01 PM which arrives into Colombo at 8:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 8h 18m • Direct
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    train train 8h 52m • Direct
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    train train 8h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Diyatalawa to Colombo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 250.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Diyatalawa to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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