- Distance: 295.6 km
- Duration: 7h 25m
The average train between Trincomalee and Colombo takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Trincomalee 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 twice daily between Trincomalee and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trincomalee is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trincomalee station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Trincomalee to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Trincomalee and Colombo is 237.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
