The average train between Kotagala and Colombo takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotagala 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kotagala and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotagala is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Colombo at 8:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kotagala station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Kotagala to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kotagala station.
Kotagala to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Kotagala and Colombo is 83.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kotagala to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,000 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
