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COLOMBO TO KURUNEGALA TRAIN

COLOMBO TO KURUNEGALA TRAIN SRI LANKA

Colombo Fort Railway Station

Colombo Fort Railway station is the Central Railway station in Sri Lanka and opened in 1908. This Railway station code is FOT with an altitude of 4.9 m height above mean sea level. Colombo railway station has been located between Maradana and Secretariat Halt railway stations in the Colombo district. This article guides you to travel between Colombo to Kurunegala train easily.

Colombo Fort Railway Station to Railway Station Kurunegala distance is 96.8 km. On the way from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kurunegala Railway Station, you can see the beauty of a railway line that runs along with the urban beauty of Sri Lanka.

COLOMBO FORT RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 011-2432908

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If you are accommodated near the Colombo city area, you can come to Colombo Fort train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Colombo area, there are more than 150 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.

Colombo to Kurunegala train time Table

Train NoTrain NameDepartureArrivalDays
4021AC Intercity Train05:4507:25Daily
6011Udaya Devi (Express Train)06:0507:56Daily
4077Yal Devi (Long Distance)06:3508:30Daily
40000Poson Special (Poson Season)08:2010:38Sunday
40814081 (Long Distance)08:5011:16Daily
40934093 (Express Train)09:4011:45Saturday
4017Uttara Devi (AC Intercity Train)11:5013:29Daily
40007Poson Special (Poson Season)12:4514:38Tuesday
40017Poson Special (Poson Season)12:4514:41Friday and Wednesday
4085Rajarata Rejini (Express Train)13:1515:32Daily
6075Pulathisi (Intercity)15:0516:32Daily
4003Sri Devie (Intercity)15:5517:24Daily
44684468 (Colombo Commuter)16:4018:47Monday to Friday and Sunday
44694469 (Colombo Commuter)17:1519:22Daily
4470Office Train (Colombo Commuter)18:0019:55Monday to Friday
40009Poson Special (Poson Season)18:0019:55Tuesday
6079Night Mail (Night Mail Train)19:0020:55Daily
50675067 (Express Train)19:1521:19Daily
4089Mail (Long Distance)21:0022:56Daily
7083Night Mail (Night Mail Train)21:3023:35Daily

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Travelling from Colombo to the Kurunegala train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Many trains run between Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kurunegala Railway Station daily, and there are operated 108 weekly trains from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala.

From the Colombo railway station to Kurunegala railway station, the train time duration between 1 hour and 45 minutes is 2 hours 15 minutes. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Colombo to Kurunegala train runs on time. (except during office hours).

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Colombo to Kurunegala train Ticket price (From 25/07/2022)

Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Colombo fort to Kurunegala. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 200.00 (US $ 0.60). Colombo fort to Kurunegala is a long train distance, and therefore Sri Lankan Railways operating train classes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.

Train ClassTicket Price
2nd ClassLKR   400.00 – US $ 1.15
3rd ClassLKR   200.00 – US $ 0.60

You can book train tickets from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 6075 Pulathisi (AC Intercity) train on the 12go asia website in advance. Train ticket start price is US$ 18.00

If you want to travel 1st Class AC train, you can select Sri Devi Intercity Express Train (4003 – Train) and pay the ticket price of LKR 1,000.00 (US $ 5.00). The train departure from Colombo Fort Railway station at 03.45 pm in the evening. Journey duration time is 1 hour 29 minutes.

Dakshina Intercity Express (8054 – Train)Ticket Price
1st ClassLKR 1,000.00 – US $ 5.00
2nd ClassLKR    500.00 – US $ 2.50
3rd ClassLKR    300.00 – US $ 1.50

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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 Colombo to Kurunegala train

My personal opinion is you should not select trains from Colombo to Kurunegala the time between 07.30 am to 08.30 am and 04.00 pm to 06.00 pm. Because during this period, the natives use it for their jobs and daily activities. If you select the time after 08.30 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 8.30 pm you will be able to travel easily.

General Questions

1. Can I reserve first class seats from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kurunegala Railway Station?

At present, there are class boxes with 1st class train seats from Colombo fort to Kurunegala. Train travel time from Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, so there is a need to reserve seats. You can book train tickets from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala on the 12go asia website in advance, or you have to do is arrive an hour before the train you want to buy train tickets at the Kurunegala 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 Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kurunegala Railway Station?

The best time to travel from Colombo to Kurunegala train Railway Station is to avoid office hours. It is best to travel between 08.30 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 8.30 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 Colombo to Kurunegala 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 Colombo Railway Station to Kurunegala Railway Station?

At present, it is not possible to access the internet at Colombo railway station in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain internet facilities in person.

5. Is this the cheapest way to travel from Colombo to Kurunegala?

If you are travelling from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 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 200.00 LKR (US$ 0.60). If you use a different mode of transportation, you will have to pay more.

6. Is it safe to travel by train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala?

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 Kurunegala railway station and Colombo Fort Railway Station.

7. Are food and drink (restaurant car) available from Colombo to Kurunegala train?

Currently, the Railway Department of Sri Lanka does not have restaurant cars on any of the trains running on the Northern 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 Colombo Fort to Kurunegala train.

The above article has been prepared for easy travel from Colombo to Kurunegala train, and I hope this article will help you. In addition, if you have a problem, please comment.

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