The average train between Vavuniya and Colombo takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Vavuniya 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 4 times a day between Vavuniya and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vavuniya is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
Vavuniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Vavuniya and Colombo is 214.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
