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Ganewatta to Colombo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ganewatta and Colombo takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Ganewatta 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.

2h 36m
Duration
115 km
Distance
Rs 1,400
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ganewatta to Colombo train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Ganewatta and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Ganewatta is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Colombo at 6:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 48m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ganewatta 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.

Map of how to get from Ganewatta to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Ganewatta, North Western, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ganewatta to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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