Hatton to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
The train from Hatton to Colombo Fort takes approximately 3h 44m–5h 47m. There are 21 daily trains on this route. The distance is 292 km. Tickets are available in Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class Sleeper, 1st Class, Observation.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Hatton) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Mail#1046 | 00:15 | 05:59 | 5h 44m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 00:15 | 05:59 | 5h 44m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 00:15 | 05:59 | 5h 44m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 00:15 | 05:59 | 5h 44m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 00:17 | 05:59 | 5h 42m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 00:17 | 05:59 | 5h 42m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 02:02 | 05:59 | 3h 57m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 10:46 | 16:00 | 5h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:46 | 16:00 | 5h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:46 | 16:00 | 5h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:46 | 16:00 | 5h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 10:47 | 15:40 | 4h 53m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:48 | 16:00 | 5h 12m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 13:32 | 18:30 | 4h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 13:37 | 19:24 | 5h 47m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 13:37 | 19:24 | 5h 47m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 13:37 | 19:24 | 5h 47m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 13:37 | 19:24 | 5h 47m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 13:39 | 19:24 | 5h 45m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 14:46 | 18:30 | 3h 44m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1008 | 15:52 | 21:17 | 5h 25m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:15
Hatton
5h 44m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:15
Hatton
5h 44m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:15
Hatton
5h 44m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:15
Hatton
5h 44m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:17
Hatton
5h 42m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
00:17
Hatton
5h 42m
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
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
02:02
Hatton
3h 57m
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
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:46
Hatton
5h 14m
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
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:46
Hatton
5h 14m
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
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:46
Hatton
5h 14m
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
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:46
Hatton
5h 14m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:47
Hatton
4h 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
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:48
Hatton
5h 12m
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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:32
Hatton
4h 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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:37
Hatton
5h 47m
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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:37
Hatton
5h 47m
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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:37
Hatton
5h 47m
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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:37
Hatton
5h 47m
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
Running Now
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:39
Hatton
5h 45m
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
Upcoming
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:46
Hatton
3h 44m
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
Upcoming
Hatton → Colombo Fort
Departure
15:52
Hatton
5h 25m
292 km journey
Arrival
21:17
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd 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 Hatton to Colombo Fort?
The train journey from Hatton to Colombo Fort takes approximately 3h 44m to 5h 47m. There are 21 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Hatton to Colombo Fort?
The first train departs at 00:15 and the last train departs at 15:52.
How much does a train ticket from Hatton to Colombo Fort cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 220 for 3rd Class, LKR 400 for 2nd Class, and LKR 900 for 1st Class.