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Gampola to Colombo Fort trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gampola and Colombo Fort takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Gampola to Colombo Fort. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 22m
Duration
140 km
Distance
Rs 1,400
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Gampola to Colombo Fort train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gampola and Colombo Fort. The earliest departure is at 12:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gampola is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Colombo Fort at 8:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gampola to Colombo Fort.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampola to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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