On this page you will find all the information for your next trip with Sri Lanka Railway: best connections, destinations, payment methods, services provided and user reviews!
Most booked coach connections from Sri Lanka Railway
Kandy
Sri Lanka Railway
2h 48m
0
06:30
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
09:18
Kandy
Railway Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 31/01/2026 06:30:00 to Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 31/01/2026 09:18:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
Colombo
Sri Lanka Railway
3h 4m
0
15:53
Kandy
Railway Station
18:57
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 15/01/2026 15:53:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 15/01/2026 18:57:00. 50 First Class ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
Colombo
Sri Lanka Railway
9h 15m
0
21:40
Ella
Railway Station
06:55
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) at 19/02/2026 21:40:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 20/02/2026 06:55:00. 50 First Class ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Ella
Sri Lanka Railway
9h 15m
0
20:30
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
05:45
Ella
Railway Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 10/02/2026 20:30:00 to Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) arriving at 11/02/2026 05:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka Railway
4h 25m
0
20:00
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
00:25
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 14/01/2026 20:00:00 to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 15/01/2026 00:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Colombo
Sri Lanka Railway
2h 19m
0
06:48
Galle
Train Station
09:07
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Galle (Sri Lanka) at 21/12/2025 06:48:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:07:00. 50 First Class ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka Railway
2h 0m
0
06:00
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
08:00
Hikkaduwa
Train Station
0
Business
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 16/02/2026 06:00:00 to Train Station, Hikkaduwa (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Galle
Sri Lanka Railway
2h 20m
0
15:50
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
18:10
Galle
Train Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 24/12/2025 15:50:00 to Train Station, Galle (Sri Lanka) arriving at 24/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 First Class ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Weligama
Sri Lanka Railway
3h 0m
0
15:40
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
18:40
Weligama
Train Station
0
First Class
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 31/12/2025 15:40:00 to Train Station, Weligama (Sri Lanka) arriving at 31/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Peradeniya
Sri Lanka Railway
2h 40m
0
06:30
Colombo
Fort Railway Station
09:10
Peradeniya
Central Station
0
Business
A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 31/01/2026 06:30:00 to Central Station, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) arriving at 31/01/2026 09:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Most popular cities served by Sri Lanka Railway
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How to find your Sri Lanka Railway coach ticket
On CheckMyBus, you will find all the 0 currently available bus routes from Sri Lanka Railway, to 0 cities worldwide, and you can compare them with the ones from all the other companies present on our website. Simply enter your departure and destination cities in our search, choose your desired travel date, specify how many people you are and off you go!
You can also sort your search results by price, departure and arrival time as well as duration. Use the filters to further narrow down the results by the number of transfers, specific stops, payment options, equipment and on-board services and much more, making it quick and easy to find your Sri Lanka Railway coach tickets.
On-board services of Sri Lanka Railway coaches
Here you can see all the services that you will find aboard Sri Lanka Railway coaches:
Free
- Air-conditioning
- Extra space
- Hand luggage
- Free Luggage
Extra charges
- Drinks
- Bulky luggage
Sri Lanka Railway offers the following seat classes:
Business
Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.
First Class
Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.
Payment Methods for Sri Lanka Railway
Below you will find all the payment methods accepted by Sri Lanka Railway.
FAQs about Sri Lanka Railway
How do I find the cheapest ticket for Sri Lanka Railway?
You can use our search engine to find the cheapest trip from Sri Lanka Railway quickly and easily. Use the filter in our search engine and find all trips from Sri Lanka Railway directly.
How many days in advance should I book a ticket for Sri Lanka Railway?
In general, if you wait too long, you may pay more for your bus ticket. We at CheckMyBus have set the default time for booking a bus ticket for Sri Lanka Railway to around 3 days before departure. Early bookers therefore usually save more.
How can I book my ticket for Sri Lanka Railway?
Via CheckMyBus, you can see all the trips from Sri Lanka Railway. When you find the right trip within our search result list, click the yellow button for the respective trip. You will be redirected to the Sri Lanka Railway website. There you will be able to complete your booking.
What amenities are available on Sri Lanka Railway buses?
Aboard Sri Lanka Railway buses you will find many services: reclinable seats, AC and sockets to charge your electronic devices are the most common. You can find an overview of all the amenities and services offered at the section Bus amenities of Sri Lanka Railway.
How can I pay my ticket for Sri Lanka Railway?
To see which payment methods Sri Lanka Railway offers, have a look at Payment Methods for Sri Lanka Railway. Please note that CheckMyBus only serves as an intermediary, the payment of the ticket is made directly to Sri Lanka Railway.
How can I rate my trip with Sri Lanka Railway?
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How far in advance can you find bus trips with Sri Lanka Railway?
It is generally possible to check or book bus trips roughly six months in advance. If a provider only offers the route seasonally, you are welcome to contact CheckMyBus. We will then check when the next available bus of Sri Lanka Railway leaves for you.
How can I cancel my bus ticket from Sri Lanka Railway?
The cancellation policy of Sri Lanka Railway can vary by ticket class, individual trips or possible promotions. To check if you can cancel your ticket, we suggest checking the policies mentioned during the booking process of Sri Lanka Railway. For more information about cancellation and rescheduling, search for the Terms and Conditions on the company’s website.
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Sri Lanka Railway airport connections
You want to take Sri Lanka Railway to the airport? No problem: here are the most searched Sri Lanka Railway airport connections:
