There are TWO railway stations in Colombo, including Colombo Fort Station which serves as one of the city’s most significant transportation hubs. Located near the historic Colombo Fort, the Pettah market, the Galle Face Green, as well as the Colombo Fort, the station serves as the country’s primary interstate train hub for trains going between all the major cities in the country. It was built in 1908, making it one of the oldest passenger railway stations in South EAST Asia and it handles thousands of passengers every day.
The station offers a range of facilities for passengers, including waiting rooms, changing rooms, cafeterias and many hotels are located nearby. Additionally, there are several ticket counters available at the station where you can purchase your train tickets. From the station, Sri Lanka Railways provides a reliable transportation system throughout the country, running intercity and commuter trains all over the country.
As a major landmark in the city, Colombo Fort Station is a popular tourist destination for those looking for a train ride in Sri Lanka.
Colombo Fort Station Train Time Table
Trains depart for every corner of the country from Colombo Fort at all times of the day and night. If you are looking for train timetables for your desired destinations, please view this table. You can go to the concerned page to learn more about the specific train timetable.
| Colombo to Kandy Train | Colombo to Galle Train | Colombo to Ella Train |
| Colombo to Anuradhapura Train | Colombo to Matara Train | Colombo to Nuwara Eliya Train |
| Colombo to Gampaha Train | Colombo to Beliatta Train | Colombo to Weligama Train |
| Colombo to Panadura Train | Colombo to Ragama Train | Colombo to Hatton Train |
| Colombo to Kalutara Train | Colombo to Ambalangoda Train | Colombo to Aluthgama Train |
| Colombo to Polgahawela Train | Colombo to Trincomalee Train | Colombo to Kurunegala Train |
| Colombo to Dehiwala Train | Colombo to Veyangoda Train | Colombo to Unawatuna Train |
| Colombo to Hikkaduwa Train | Colombo to Negombo Jaffna Train | Colombo to Puttalam Train |
| Colombo to Panadura Train | Colombo to Peradeniya Train | Colombo to Maho Train |
| Colombo to Moratuwa Train | Colombo to Veyangoda Train | Colombo to Vavuniya Train |