Overview of the Rail Network
The Sri Lankan rail network spans approximately 1,450 km, with about 375 stations. The 10 key railway lines are:
- Main Line: Colombo Fort to Badulla, 292 km, 105 stations.
- Northern Line: Polgahawela to Kankesanturai, 339 km, 55 stations.
- Coastal Line: Colombo Fort to Beliatta, 185 km, 73 stations.
- Puttalam Line: Ragama to Noor Nagar, 120 km, 44 stations.
- Mannar Line: Medawachchiya to Talaimannar, 106 km, 11 stations.
- Batticaloa Line: Maho to Batticaloa, 212 km, 31 stations.
- Trincomalee Line: Gal Oya to Trincomalee, 70 km, 7 stations.
- Matale Line: Peradeniya to Matale, 32 km, 25 stations.
- Kelani Valley Line: Maradana to Avissawella, 59 km, 25 stations.
- Mihintale Line: Mihintale Junction to Mihintale, 14 km, 2 stations.
Daily departures: From 5:30 AM to 5:55 PM (72 trains per week).
| Colombo Departure | Kandy Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | End Station | End Time | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 8:11 AM | Fri, Sun, Tue | Dunhinda Odyssey | Badulla | 3:43 PM | Special |
| 5:55 AM | 8:48 AM | Daily | Podi Menike | Ella | 4:18 PM | Express |
| 6:30 AM | 9:18 AM | Sat, Sun, Holidays | Intercity | Kandy | 9:18 AM | Intercity |
| 7:00 AM | 9:33 AM | Daily | 1009 | Kandy | 9:33 AM | A/C Intercity |
| 8:30 AM | 11:08 AM | Daily | Udarata Menike | Badulla | 6:12 PM | Express |
| 10:35 AM | 1:43 PM | Daily | Colombo Commuter | Kandy | 1:43 PM | Commuter |
| 10:35 AM | 1:52 PM | Mon to Fri | Colombo Commuter | Matale | 3:23 PM | Commuter |
| 12:50 PM | 4:09 PM | Daily | Express | Nanuoya | 9:27 PM | Express |
| 3:35 PM | 6:09 PM | Daily | Intercity | Kandy | 6:09 PM | Intercity |
| 4:35 PM | 7:31 PM | Sat, Sun, Holidays | Express | Kandy | 7:31 PM | Express |
| 4:35 PM | 7:30 PM | Mon to Fri | Express | Kandy | 7:30 PM | Express |
| 5:15 PM | 8:22 PM | Sat, Sun, Holidays | Long Distance | Kandy | 8:22 PM | Long Distance |
| 5:15 PM | 8:03 PM | Mon to Fri | Long Distance | Kandy | 8:03 PM | Long Distance |
| 5:55 PM | 9:15 PM | Daily | Express | Kandy | 9:15 PM | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 500 | 3rd Class - Rs. 240
Daily departures: From 4:30 AM to 4:50 PM (63 trains per week).
| Kandy Departure | Colombo Fort Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 7:12 AM | Weekends & Holidays | 1038 | Express |
| 5:00 AM | 8:07 AM | Mon to Sat | 1040 | Express |
| 6:15 AM | 8:41 AM | Daily | 1030 | Intercity |
| 6:20 AM | 9:25 AM | Daily | 1036 | Express |
| 10:40 AM | 1:44 PM | Daily | 1024 | Express |
| 1:00 PM | 3:40 PM | Daily | 1016 | Express |
| 3:00 PM | 5:32 PM | Daily | 1010 | Intercity |
| 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | Weekdays | 1042 | Intercity |
| 3:25 PM | 6:24 PM | Weekdays | 1020 | Express |
| 4:35 PM | 7:24 PM | Fri & Sun | 1006 | Express |
| 4:50 PM | 7:40 PM | Weekends & Holidays | 1032 | Intercity |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 500 | 3rd Class - Rs. 240
Distance: 156 km | Weekly Trains: 47
| Colombo Departure | Matara Arrival | Frequency | Train Type | Train Name | End Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 8:47 AM | Weekends, Holidays | Express | 8060 | Beliatta |
| 6:50 AM | 10:50 AM | Daily | Express | 8050 | Matara |
| 8:35 AM | 12:14 PM | Monday to Saturday | Express | 8040 | Matara |
| 10:30 AM | 2:20 PM | Daily | Express | Rajarata Rejini | Beliatta |
| 2:40 PM | 6:08 PM | Daily | Express | Galu Kumari | Beliatta |
| 3:50 PM | 6:52 PM | Daily | Express | Ruhunu Kumari | Matara |
| 4:46 PM | 7:41 PM | Sunday to Friday | Express | Sagarika | Beliatta |
| 6:17 PM | 9:55 PM | Monday to Friday | Express | 8766 | Beliatta |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 600 | 3rd Class - Rs. 300
Distance: 156 km | Weekly Trains: 42
| Matara Departure | Colombo Fort Arrival | Train Name | Type | Frequency | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:49 AM | 8:10 AM | Sagarika | Express | Weekdays | Maradana |
| 6:05 AM | 9:16 AM | Ruhunu Kumari | Express | Daily | Maradana |
| 6:12 AM | 9:40 AM | Galu Kumari | Express | Daily | Maradana |
| 9:20 AM | 12:42 PM | Rajarata Rejini | Express | Daily | Colombo Fort |
| 1:40 PM | 5:11 PM | 8038/1039 | Express | Daily | Kandy |
| 2:05 PM | 6:11 PM | 8051 | Express | Daily | Maradana |
| 4:00 PM | 6:51 PM | 8061 | Express | Weekend, Holiday | Maradana |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 600 | 3rd Class - Rs. 300
Distance: 292 km | Weekly Trains: 30
| Colombo Departure | Badulla Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 4:01 PM | Thu, Sat | Ella Odyssey | Intercity Express |
| 5:55 AM | 4:26 PM | Daily | Podi Menike | Express |
| 8:30 AM | 5:50 PM | Daily | Udarata Menike | Express |
| 9:45 AM | 7:02 PM | Daily | 1007 | Express |
| 8:30 PM | 7:32 AM | Daily | Night Mail | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 900 | 3rd Class - Rs. 460
Distance: 292 km | Weekly Trains: 30
| Badulla Departure | Colombo Fort Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM | 3:40 PM | Daily | Udarata Menike | Express |
| 8:30 AM | 6:44 PM | Daily | Podi Menike | Express |
| 9:15 AM | 7:20 PM | Fri, Sun | Ella Odyssey | Intercity Express |
| 10:15 AM | 8:06 PM | Daily | Express | Express |
| 6:05 PM | 5:24 AM | Daily | Night Mail | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 900 | 3rd Class - Rs. 460
Distance: 133 km | Weekly Trains: 23
| Ella Departure | Kandy Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:34 AM | 12:54 PM | Daily | Udarata Menike | Express |
| 9:48 AM | 4:23 PM | Daily | Podi Menike | Express |
| 10:25 AM | 4:22 PM | Fri, Sun | Ella Odyssey | Intercity Express |
| 12:05 PM | 8:37 PM | Daily | 1596 | Slow |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class – Rs. 600 | 3rd Class – Rs. 300
Distance: 133 km | Weekly Trains: 23
| Kandy Departure | Ella Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM | 1:24 PM | Daily | 1126 | Slow |
| 8:25 AM | 2:41 PM | Thu, Sat | Ella Odyssey | Intercity Express |
| 8:55 AM | 3:08 PM | Daily | Podi Menike | Express |
| 11:10 AM | 4:55 PM | Daily | Udarata Menike | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class – Rs. 600 | 3rd Class – Rs. 300
Distance: 64.54 km | Weekly Trains: 42
| Nanuoya Departure | Ella Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:55 AM | 6:46 AM | Daily | 1045 | Express |
| 9:20 AM | 12:17 PM | Daily | 1126 | Slow |
| 12:12 PM | 2:41 PM | Daily | Dunhinda Odyssey | Intercity Express |
| 12:34 PM | 2:54 PM | Daily | 1005 | Express |
| 2:48 PM | 5:09 PM | Daily | 1015 | Express |
| 3:41 PM | 6:11 PM | Daily | 1007 | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class – Rs. 300 | 3rd Class – Rs. 160
Distance: 64.54 km | Weekly Trains: 42
| Ella Departure | Nanuoya Arrival | Frequency | Train Name | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:41 AM | 9:07 AM | Daily | 1016 | Express |
| 8:56 AM | 11:21 AM | Daily | 1042 | Intercity Express |
| 9:42 AM | 12:09 PM | Daily | 1006 | Express |
| 11:14 AM | 1:53 PM | Daily | 1008 | Express |
| 12:29 PM | 3:46 PM | Daily | 1596 | Slow |
| 7:24 PM | 10:29 PM | Daily | 1046 | Express |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class – Rs. 300 | 3rd Class – Rs. 160
Note: Train schedules are subject to change. It's advisable to verify the latest information before planning your visit.
| Train Name | Direction | Scheduled Time at Nine Arch Bridge | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udarata Menike | Badulla to Colombo | 6:40 AM | Daily |
| Night Mail Train | Colombo to Badulla | 6:45 AM | Daily |
| Podi Menike | Badulla to Colombo | 9:30 AM | Daily |
| Express Train | Colombo to Badulla | 11:30 AM | Daily |
| Express Train | Badulla to Colombo | 3:30 PM | Daily |
| Express Train | Colombo to Badulla | 4:30 PM | Daily |
| Express Train | Badulla to Colombo | 5:30 PM | Daily |
Tip: Arriving at the bridge at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time is recommended to secure a good viewing spot.
Distance: Approximately 85 km
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure from Nanuoya | Arrival at Badulla | Frequency | Estimated Time at Nine Arch Bridge | Ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 | Podi Menike | 12:34 PM | 3:43 PM | Daily | ~3:00 PM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
| 1015 | Udarata Menike | 2:48 PM | 5:50 PM | Daily | ~5:00 PM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
| 1007 | Express Train | 3:41 PM | 6:43 PM | Daily | ~6:00 PM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
Distance: Approximately 85 km
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure from Badulla | Arrival at Nanuoya | Frequency | Estimated Time at Nine Arch Bridge | Ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 | Podi Menike | 8:30 AM | 11:21 AM | Daily | ~9:00 AM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
| 1016 | Udarata Menike | 11:00 AM | 1:53 PM | Daily | ~12:00 PM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
| 1008 | Express Train | 1:50 PM | 4:43 PM | Daily | ~2:30 PM | 2nd Class: Rs. 400 | 3rd Class: Rs. 200 |
Distance: Approximately 396 km
| Train No. | Train Name | Departure from Colombo Fort | Arrival at Jaffna | Frequency | Train Type | Ticket Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4021 | Intercity Express | 5:30 AM | 11:15 AM | Daily | Intercity Express | 1st Class: Rs. 1,500 | 2nd Class: Rs. 1,150 | 3rd Class: Rs. 580 |
| 4077 | Yal Devi | 5:45 AM | 12:30 PM | Daily | Express | 1st Class: Rs. 1,500 | 2nd Class: Rs. 1,150 | 3rd Class: Rs. 580 |
| 4081 | Night Mail Train | 8:30 PM | 4:30 AM | Daily | Night Mail | 1st Class: Rs. 1,500 | 2nd Class: Rs. 1,150 | 3rd Class: Rs. 580 |
Note: Train schedules and ticket prices are subject to change. It's advisable to verify the latest information before planning your journey.
Distance: 38.85 km | Weekly Trains: 49
Find the train schedule for Colombo Fort to Negombo, with multiple daily departures. Enjoy convenient and reliable rail services.
| Departure | Type | Frequency | Train No | Arrival at Negombo | End Station | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM | Colombo Commuter | Daily | 3404 | 5:20 AM | Nooranagar | 8:25 AM |
| 5:00 AM | Colombo Commuter | Except Sunday | 3406 | 6:23 AM | Negombo | 6:23 AM |
| 5:41 AM | Colombo Commuter | Daily | 3409 | 7:01 AM | Chilaw | 8:28 AM |
| 7:10 AM | Local Train | Weekdays | 3410 | 8:17 AM | Negombo | 8:17 AM |
| 7:40 AM | Mixed Train | Daily | 3411 | 9:26 AM | Puttalam | 12:38 PM |
| 9:35 AM | Local Train | Daily | 3412 | 10:55 AM | Chilaw | 12:11 PM |
| 12:05 PM | Colombo Commuter | Weekdays | 3417 | 1:25 PM | Nooranagar | 4:02 PM |
| 2:35 PM | Colombo Commuter | Daily | 3420 | 3:44 PM | Chilaw | 5:00 PM |
| 4:55 PM | Colombo Commuter | Daily | 3423 | 6:07 PM | Negombo | 6:07 PM |
| 8:20 PM | Colombo Commuter | Daily | 3432 | 9:40 PM | Chilaw | 10:56 PM |
Ticket Prices: 2nd Class - Rs. 200 | 3rd Class - Rs. 100
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