Colombo Fort to Chilaw Train Schedule

The train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw takes approximately 2h 15m. There are 1 daily trains on this route. The distance is 100 km. Tickets are available in 3rd Class.

Timetable Summary

TrainDeparts (Colombo Fort)Arrives (Chilaw)DurationClasses
Muthu Kumari#342717:3519:502h 15m3rd Class
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.

Detailed Train Information

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SL
#3427Muthu Kumari
Upcoming

Colombo FortChilaw

Departure
17:35
Colombo Fort
2h 15m
100 km journey
Arrival
19:50
Chilaw
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
3rd Class
Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
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Estimated Ticket Prices

ClassApprox. FareReservation
3rd ClassLKR 80Not required
2nd ClassLKR 150Optional
1st ClassLKR 350Required

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw?

The train journey from Colombo Fort to Chilaw takes approximately 2h 15m. There are 1 daily trains on this route.

What is the first and last train from Colombo Fort to Chilaw?

The first train departs at 17:35 and the last train departs at 17:35.

How much does a train ticket from Colombo Fort to Chilaw cost?

Estimated fares are LKR 80 for 3rd Class, LKR 150 for 2nd Class, and LKR 350 for 1st Class.