Colombo Fort to Badulla Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Colombo Fort and Badulla is approximately 292 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Colombo Fort) | Arrives (Badulla) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Train#1126 | 04:00 | 13:30 | 9h 30m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Dunhinda Odyssey#1001 | 05:30 | 15:43 | 10h 13m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 05:55 | 16:18 | 10h 23m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1009 | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h 0m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1015 | 08:30 | 18:09 | 9h 39m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1007 | 09:45 | 19:45 | 10h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1019 | 10:35 | 20:35 | 10h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1029 | 15:35 | 01:35 | 10h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Express Train#1037 | 17:15 | 03:15 | 10h 0m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1039 | 17:55 | 07:40 | 13h 45m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1045 | 20:30 | 06:30 | 10h 0m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information

SL
#1126•Mixed Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
04:00
Colombo Fort
9h 30m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:30
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1001•Dunhinda Odyssey
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
05:30
Colombo Fort
10h 13m
292 km journey
Arrival
15:43
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
05:55
Colombo Fort
10h 23m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:18
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1009•Express Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
07:00
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
17:00
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1015•Udarata Menike
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
08:30
Colombo Fort
9h 39m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:09
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1007•Express Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
09:45
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:45
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1019•Express Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
10:35
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
20:35
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1029•Express Train
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
15:35
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
01:35
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class

SL
#1037•Express Train
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
17:15
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:15
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1039•Night Mail
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
17:55
Colombo Fort
13h 45m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:40
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1045•Express Train
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
20:30
Colombo Fort
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:30
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class