Railway station Colombo Fort Colombo

Railway station Colombo Fort Colombo

Railway station in Colombo

Railway station Colombo Fort Colombo is the main train station not only Colombo, but in the whole of Sri Lanka. All the railway lines diverge here to the South, North and East inland. This is the only place where trains can go at any point. You also have to change trains if you need to transfer to the North branch to the South, for example.

At the same time the station is Colombo Fort is one of the most important geographical points for orientation. Nearby, within walking distance, located long-distance bus station in Colombo. Almost all city buses going in the Pettah area, stop near the railway station.

Station, Colombo Fort Colombo on the map

Schedule of trains from this station and in General in Sri Lanka can be found on the website https://www.eservices.railway.gov.lk.

How to get to the railway station, Colombo Fort

As mentioned above, almost all city buses in Colombo going in the Pettah area, drive past railway station. From Colombo airport to the train/railway station can be reached with bus number 187. 187 goes directly to the railway station, previously making a stop at the bus station. How to take bus # 187 to Colombo airport, see How to get from Colombo airport.

Device and orientation at the station

Device station is very simple: it consists of one building. Cash (the boxes) are located along the station, a total of about 18. In various Windows of the tickets are sold in different ways in different classes, so not to stand in vain in the queue, first determine the desired register. This can be done by inscriptions in each of the offices, find information on the General information Board, or just ask any passerby. There is also a special pavilion where you can buy tickets specifically for tourists on the tourist train. He is on the right side of the station (in the West) when viewed from the road to the entrance.

The entrance and ticket office Colombo Fort

The usual cash station Colombo Fort

Tourist ticket office Colombo Fort

The entrance to the station to the platforms is only possible upon presentation of a ticket. On the platforms there are seats. Transitions between platforms via the bridge.

The platform of Colombo Fort station

Inside there are toilets, and there is a special toilet for tourists, where the local are not allowed. The station has Luggage storage (Cloakroom) where you can leave things for a long time.

Everywhere, both outside and inside, there's a schedule and an electronic scoreboard. To understand the notation of the platforms is not always easy, therefore it is better to take the help of local. And one more thing: the trains here are not always on schedule, and so there is a chance with the right platform at the right time to go on the wrong train. To avoid mistakes, before planting it is better to seek help from local and show your ticket.