The average train between Pilimatalawa and Colombo takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Pilimatalawa 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 Pilimatalawa and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilimatalawa is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Colombo at 6:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pilimatalawa station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
Pilimatalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
Pilimatalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Pilimatalawa and Colombo is 85.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 58m.