The average train between Negombo and Colombo takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Negombo 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 Negombo and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Colombo at 10:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Negombo station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
Negombo to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Negombo and Colombo is 30.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Negombo to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
