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KURUNEGALA TO COLOMBO TRAIN SRI LANKA

Kurunegala Railway Station

Kurunegala Railway station is the 5st Railway station on the Northern line from Colombo Fort and opened in 1894. This Railway station code is KRN with an altitude of 93.8 m height above mean sea level. Kurunegala railway station has been located between Nailiya and Muththettugala railway stations in the Wayamba Province. This article guides you to travel between Kurunegala to Colombo train easily.

Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station distance is 96.8 km. On the way from Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station, you can see the inner beauty of Sri Lanka.

KURUNEGALA RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 037-2222271

KURUNEGALA TO COLOMBO TRAIN
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If you are accommodated near the Kurunegala area, you can come to Kurunegala train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Kurunegala area, there are more than 50 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.

Kurunegala to Colombo train time Table

Train NoTrain NameDepartureArrivalDays
7084Night Mail (Night Mail Train)01:1103:30Daily
4090Night Mail (Night Mail Train)01:4704:05Daily
6080Night Mail (Night Mail Train)02:5104:53Daily
50685068 (Long Distance)03:4506:00Daily
4857Office Train (Colombo Commuter)05:3707:46Daily
48594859 (Colombo Commuter)06:2008:35Monday to Saturday
4086Rajarata Rejini (Express Train)07:5010:20Daily
4004Intercity08:5310:36Daily
4018Uttara Devi (Intercity)11:1112:55Daily
6012Uttara Devi (Express Train)12:5315:15Daily
58685868 (Long Distance)13:5516:05Daily
40944094 (Long Distance)14:3116:25Sunday
4078Yal Devi (Long Distance)16:2818:32Daily
4022Intercity (AC – Intercity)18:2220:00Daily

Related : SRI LANKA TRAIN TIME TABLES

Travelling from Kurunegala to Colombo train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Many trains run between Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station daily, and there are operated 91 weekly trains from Kurunegala to Colombo.

In Kurunegala railway station to Colombo railway station, the train time duration between 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Kurunegala to Colombo train runs on time. (except during office hours).

NEGOMBO TO COLOMBO TRAIN 2
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Kurunegala to Colombo train Ticket price (From 25/07/2022)

Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Kurunegala To Colombo fort. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 200.00 (US $ 0.60).  Kurunegala To Colombo fort 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 Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala to Colombo train

BENTOTA TO GALLE TRAIN 2
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My personal opinion is you should not select trains from Kurunegala to Colombo the time between 06.30 am to 08.30 am. 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 8.00 pm you will be able to travel easily.

General Questions

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

At present, there are class boxes with 1st class train seats from Kurunegala to Colombo fort. Train travel time from Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station is 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, so there is a need to reserve seats. You can book train tickets from Kurunegala 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 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 Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Fort Railway Station?

The best time to travel from Kurunegala to Colombo 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 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 Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station?

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

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

If you are travelling from Kurunegala 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 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 Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala railway station and Colombo Fort Railway Station.

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

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

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