The average train between Palugaswewa and Colombo takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Palugaswewa 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 Palugaswewa and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 9:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palugaswewa is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Colombo at 3:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palugaswewa station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
Palugaswewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palugaswewa station.
Palugaswewa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Palugaswewa and Colombo is 157.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Palugaswewa to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
