The average train between Palaviya and Colombo takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Palaviya 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 Palaviya and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palaviya is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Colombo at 9:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palaviya station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
Palaviya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
Palaviya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Palaviya and Colombo is 116.3 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palavi to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
