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Madawela to Colombo trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Madawela and Colombo takes 3h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Madawela 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.

3h 56m
Duration
132 km
Distance
Rs 1,400
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Madawela to Colombo train times

Trains run once daily between Madawela and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madawela is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Colombo at 10:46 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madawela 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: 132.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Yatirawana to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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