The average train between Puttalam and Colombo takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Puttalam 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 Puttalam and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Puttalam is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Colombo at 10:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puttalam station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
Puttalam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Puttalam and Colombo is 122.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Puttalam to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,300 and the journey takes 4h 24m.
