Polonnaruwa Railway Station
Polonnaruwa Railway station is the 8th Railway station on the Batticoloa line from Colombo Fort and opened in 1927. This Railway station code is PLN with an altitude of 45.7 m height above mean sea level. Polonnaruwa railway station has been located between Higurakgoda and Manampitiya railway stations in the North Central Province. This article guides you to travel between Polonnaruwa to Colombo train easily.
Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station distance is 259.7 km. On the way from Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station, you can see the inner beauty of Sri Lanka.
POLONNARUWA RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 027-2222271
If you are accommodated near the Polonnaruwa area, you can come to Polonnaruwa train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Polonnaruwa area, there are more than 100 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.
Polonnaruwa to Colombo train time Table
| Train No | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
| 6076 | Pulathisi (Intercity) | 03:45 | 09:08 | Daily |
| 6012 | Udaya Devi (Express Train) | 08:32 | 15:15 | Daily |
| 6080 | Night Mail (Night Mail Train) | 22:28 | 04:53 | Daily |
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Travelling from Polonnaruwa to Colombo train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Few trains run between Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station daily, and there are operated 21 weekly trains from Polonnaruwa to Colombo.
In Polonnaruwa railway station to Colombo railway station, the train time duration between 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Polonnaruwa to Colombo train runs on time. (except during office hours).
Polonnaruwa to Colombo train Ticket price (From 25/07/2022)
Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Polonnaruwa To Colombo fort. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 420.00 (US $ 1.20). Polonnaruwa To Colombo fort is a long train distance, and therefore Sri Lankan Railways operating train classes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.
| Train Class | Ticket Price |
| 2nd Class | LKR 850.00 – US $ 2.40 |
| 3rd Class | LKR 420.00 – US $ 1.20 |
If you want to travel 1st Class AC train, you can select Pulathisi Intercity Express (6076 – Train) and pay the ticket price of LKR 1,300.00 (US $ 6.50). But the issue is train departure from the Polonnaruwa Railway station at 03.45 AM in the morning.
| Pulsthisi Intercity Express (6076 – Train) | Ticket Price |
| 1st Class | LKR 1,300.00 – US $ 6.50 |
| 2nd Class | LKR 800.00 – US $ 4.00 |
| 3rd Class | LKR 500.00 – US $ 2.50 |
You can book train tickets from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort on the 12go website in advance. Train ticket start price is US$ 18.00
Also, you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.
Best time travel to Polonnaruwa to Colombo train
My personal opinion is you should not select trains from Polonnaruwa to Colombo the time between 06.30 am to 07.30 am. Because during this period, the natives use it for their jobs and daily activities. If you select the time after 08.00 am to 10.00 pm you will be able to travel easily.
General Questions
1. Can I reserve first-class seats from Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station?
At present, there are class boxes with 1st class train seats from Polonnaruwa to Colombo fort. Train travel time from Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station is 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours, so there is a need to reserve seats. You can book train tickets from Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort on the 12go website in advance, or you have to do is arrive an hour before the train you want to buy train tickets at the Polonnaruwa train station.
Also you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.
2. What is the best time for me to travel from Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station?
The best time to travel from Polonnaruwa to Colombo train Railway Station is to avoid office hours. It is best to travel between 08.00 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 8.00 pm. This will enable you to travel comfortably. Many locals use this train during office hours, so you may even have to stand on the train without seats.
3. Do I have to pay extra for luggage when travelling from Polonnaruwa to Colombo train Railway Station?
You do not have to pay extra for your luggage as there is no maximum limit for carrying luggage on a Sri Lanka train. But be sure to bring a maximum of 30 KG bags per person. But if you carry heavier luggage and the Railway Ambassador feels that it is possible to charge for baggage. That amount is often minimal, and costs are not exceeding LKR 300.00 (US$ 1.50).
4. Can I have internet access on the way from Polonnaruwa Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station?
At present, it is not possible to access the internet at Polonnaruwa railway station in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain internet facilities in person.
5. Is this the cheapest way to travel from Polonnaruwa to Colombo?
If you are travelling from Polonnaruwa to Colombo by train or any other option, the cheapest way is by train. If you are travelling in the 3rd class, you only have to pay 420.00 LKR (US$ 1.20). If you use a different mode of transportation, you will have to pay more.
6. Is it safe to travel by train from Polonnaruwa to Colombo?
There is no need to worry about safety as the Sri Lanka Railways maintains the railway lines and trains on time. The security personnel are deployed for the security of the Polonnaruwa railway station and Colombo Fort Railway Station.
7. Are food and drink (restaurant car) available from Polonnaruwa to Colombo train?
Currently, the Railway Department of Sri Lanka does not have restaurant cars on any of the trains running on the Batticoloa railway line. Therefore, it is possible to bring food and drink before boarding the train and enjoy the food as it travels.
You can also buy food and beverages from local food vendors as they board the train compartments. The best option is to bring food and drink before boarding the Polonnaruwa to Colombo Fort train.
The above article has been prepared for easy travel from Polonnaruwa to Colombo train, and I hope this article will help you. In addition, if you have a problem, please comment.
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