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KALUTARA TO COLOMBO TRAIN SRI LANKA

Kalutara North Railway Station

Kalutara North Railway station is the 18th Railway station on the coast-line from Colombo Fort and opened in 1878. This Railway station code is KTN with an altitude of 11.6 m height above means sea level. Kalutara railway station has been located between Train Halt 01 and Kalutara South railway stations in the Western Province. This article guides you to travel between Kalutara to Colombo train easily.

Kalutara Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station distance is 39.9 km. On the way from Kalutara Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station, you can see the beauty of a railway line that runs along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

KALUTARA NORTH RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 034-2232272

kalutara to colombo train
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If you are accommodated near the Kalutara beach area, you can come to the Kalutara North train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Kalutara beach area, there are more than 100 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.

Kalutara North to Colombo train time Table

Train NoTrain NameDepartureArrivalDays
83028302 (Colombo Commuter)03:5805:10Daily
83048304 (Local Trains)04:2805:40Daily
83098309 (Colombo Commuter)05:0406:14Daily
8311Night Mail (Night Mail Train)05:3406:42Monday to Friday
83178317 (Colombo Commuter)05:5807:14Daily
83208320 (Long Distance)06:1307:26Monday to Friday
83218321 (Express Train)06:2307:36Saturday & Sunday
83248324 (Colombo Commuter)06:3707:46Monday to Saturday
8327Samudra Devi (Long Distance)07:0208:04Sunday only
83268326 (Colombo Commuter)07:0408:01Monday to Friday
83338333 (Colombo Commuter)07:2508:33Monday to Friday
83348334 (Colombo Commuter)07:2508:45Saturday & Sunday
83428342 (Colombo Commuter)07:3909:00Monday to Friday
83448344 (Colombo Commuter)10:5012:04Daily
83508350 (Mixed Trains)12:2514:08Daily
83528352 (Colombo Commuter)13:4514:56Daily
83638363 (Colombo Commuter)14:2815:36Monday to Friday
83648364 (Colombo Commuter)14:2815:40Saturday & Sunday
83748374 (Colombo Commuter)17:1318:26Saturday & Sunday
83738373 (Colombo Commuter)17:2518:33Monday to Friday
83758375 (Colombo Commuter)18:4919:58Monday to Saturday

Related : SRI LANKA TRAIN TIME TABLES

Travelling from Kalutara to Colombo train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Few trains run between Kalutara North Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station daily, and there are operated 106 weekly trains from Kalutara to Colombo.

In Kalutara railway station to Colombo railway station, the train time duration between 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Kalutara to Colombo train runs on time. (except during office hours).

kalutara to colombo train
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Kalutara to Colombo train Ticket price (From 25/07/2022)

Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Kalutara To Colombo fort. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 120.00 (US $ 0.35).  Kalutara North to Colombo fort is a short train distance, and therefore Sri Lankan Railways operating train classes are 2nd and 3rd class.

Train ClassTicket Price
2nd ClassLKR   250.00 – US $ 0.70
3rd ClassLKR   120.00 – US $ 0.35

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 Kalutara to Colombo train

BENTOTA TO GALLE TRAIN 2
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My personal opinion is you should not select the time Kalutara North to Colombo by train between 06.30 am to 08.30 am and 04.30 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 9.00 pm you will be able to travel easily.

General Questions

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

At present, there are no class boxes with first-class train seats from Kalutara North to Colombo. Train travel time from Kalutara Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station is 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, so there is no need to reserve seats. All you have to do is arrive an hour before the train you want to buy train tickets at the Galle 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 Kalutara Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station?

The best time to travel from Kalutara to Colombo train Railway Station is to avoid office hours. It is best to travel between Kalutara North to Colombo train 08.30 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 9.00 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 Kalutara 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 Kalutara Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station?

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

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

If you are travelling from Kalutara 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 120.00 LKR (US$ 0.35). If you use a different mode of transportation, you will have to pay more.

6. Is it safe to travel by train from Kalutara 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 Kalutara railway station and Colombo Fort Railway Station.

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

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

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

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