Kandy to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Kandy and Colombo Fort is approximately 120 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Kandy) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#1038 | 04:30 | 07:12 | 2h 42m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | 05:00 | 08:07 | 3h 7m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | 06:15 | 08:47 | 2h 32m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Intercity Express#1036 | 06:20 | 09:42 | 3h 22m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1024 | 10:40 | 14:04 | 3h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information

SL
#1038•Express Train
Completed
Kandy → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:30
Kandy
2h 42m
120 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
Kandy → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:00
Kandy
3h 7m
120 km journey
Arrival
08:07
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Kandy → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:15
Kandy
2h 32m
120 km journey
Arrival
08:47
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1036•Intercity Express
Completed
Kandy → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:20
Kandy
3h 22m
120 km journey
Arrival
09:42
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1024•Express Train
Completed
Kandy → Colombo Fort
Departure
10:40
Kandy
3h 24m
120 km journey
Arrival
14:04
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class