Haputale to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
The train from Haputale to Colombo Fort takes approximately 1h 5m–9h 22m. There are 25 daily trains on this route. The distance is 292 km. Tickets are available in 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class, Observation, Sleeper, 1st Class Sleeper.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Haputale) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#1038 | 06:02 | 07:12 | 1h 10m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | 07:02 | 08:07 | 1h 5m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | 07:17 | 08:47 | 1h 30m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 07:47 | 15:40 | 7h 53m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 07:52 | 16:00 | 8h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 07:52 | 16:00 | 8h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 07:52 | 16:00 | 8h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 07:52 | 16:00 | 8h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 07:54 | 16:00 | 8h 6m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1036 | 08:22 | 09:42 | 1h 20m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:32 | 18:30 | 7h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:41 | 19:24 | 8h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:41 | 19:24 | 8h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:41 | 19:24 | 8h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:41 | 19:24 | 8h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:43 | 19:24 | 8h 41m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 11:47 | 18:30 | 6h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1008 | 12:32 | 21:17 | 8h 45m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 20:37 | 05:59 | 9h 22m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 20:37 | 05:59 | 9h 22m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 20:37 | 05:59 | 9h 22m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 20:37 | 05:59 | 9h 22m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 20:39 | 05:59 | 9h 20m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 20:39 | 05:59 | 9h 20m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 22:32 | 05:59 | 7h 27m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#1038•Express Train
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:02
Haputale
1h 10m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:12
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1040•Express Train
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:02
Haputale
1h 5m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:07
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:17
Haputale
1h 30m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:47
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:47
Haputale
7h 53m
292 km journey
Arrival
15:40
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:52
Haputale
8h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:52
Haputale
8h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:52
Haputale
8h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:52
Haputale
8h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
07:54
Haputale
8h 6m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1036•Express Train
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
08:22
Haputale
1h 20m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:42
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:32
Haputale
7h 58m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:30
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:41
Haputale
8h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:41
Haputale
8h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:41
Haputale
8h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:41
Haputale
8h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:43
Haputale
8h 41m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
11:47
Haputale
6h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:30
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1008•Express Train
Completed
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
12:32
Haputale
8h 45m
292 km journey
Arrival
21:17
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:37
Haputale
9h 22m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:37
Haputale
9h 22m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:37
Haputale
9h 22m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:37
Haputale
9h 22m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:39
Haputale
9h 20m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:39
Haputale
9h 20m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Haputale → Colombo Fort
Departure
22:32
Haputale
7h 27m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
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Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Estimated Ticket Prices
| Class | Approx. Fare | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | LKR 220 | Not required |
| 2nd Class | LKR 400 | Optional |
| 1st Class | LKR 900 | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Haputale to Colombo Fort?
The train journey from Haputale to Colombo Fort takes approximately 1h 5m to 9h 22m. There are 25 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Haputale to Colombo Fort?
The first train departs at 06:02 and the last train departs at 22:32.
How much does a train ticket from Haputale to Colombo Fort cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 220 for 3rd Class, LKR 400 for 2nd Class, and LKR 900 for 1st Class.