Train Travel in Sri Lanka
Train Fares and Charter Details Train Time Table
Intercity Express Train fares (Per Seat) from 1st April 2013
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From Station To Station |
Zone |
3rd Class Ordinary Seat |
2nd Class Ordinary Seat |
2nd Class Reservation Seat |
2nd Class Sleeperates |
1st Class Reservation seat |
Observation Saloon Seat |
Air conditioned & Berths Seat |
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Fort-Omanthai
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Zone- 01 |
180.00 |
250.00 |
280.00 |
580.00 |
780.00 |
880.00 |
1250.00 |
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Fort-Omanthai
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Zone- 02 |
280.00 |
400.00 |
450.00 |
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Zone- 03 |
320.00 |
480.00 |
500.00 |
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Clolmbo Fort Kandy |
Zone- 01 |
180.00 |
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280.00 |
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500.00 |
500.00 |
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Zone – 01 |
180.00 |
250.00 |
280.00 |
630.00 |
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1250.00 |
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Colombo Fort Batticaloa |
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280.00 |
400.00 |
450.00 |
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Zone – 02 |
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Zone – 03 |
320.00 |
480.00 |
500.00 |
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Zone -04 |
380.00 |
580.00 |
590.00 |
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Zone 01:Gampaha, Polgahawela, Kurunegala, Kandy, Gampola.
Zone 02: Maho, Anuradhapura, Kalawewa, Kekirawa, Nanu-Oya.
Zone 03: Medawachchiya, Vauniya, Omanthai, Hingurakgoda, Polonnaruwa, Manampitiya, Trincomalee, Bandarawela.
Zone 04: Welikanda, Eravur, Valachchenai, Batticaloa, Badulla.
Express Train Fares (Per Seat) from 1st April 2013
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Train Number |
From Station/ To Staion
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3rd Class Sleeperates |
2nd Class Reservation Seat |
2nd Class Sleeperates |
1st Class Reservation seat |
Observation Seat |
Air-conditioned & Berths Seat |
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1005/1006 |
Fort – Badulla |
400.00 |
600.00 |
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1000.00 |
1250.00 |
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1015/1016 |
Fort – Badulla |
400.00 |
600.00 |
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1000.00 |
1250.00 |
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1007/1008 |
Fort – Badulla |
400.00 |
600.00 |
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1000.00 |
1250.00 |
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1045/1046 |
Fort – Badulla |
400.00 |
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600.00 |
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1250.00 |
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8058/8059 |
Fort - Matara |
- |
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500.00 |
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7083/7084 |
Colombo Fort |
350.00 |
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550.00 |
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1250.00 |
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4001/4002 |
Colombo Fort |
350.00 |
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550.00 |
750.00 |
900.00 |
1250.00 |
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4089/4090 |
Colombo Fort |
350.00 |
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550.00 |
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1250.00 |
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6011/6012 |
Colombo Fort |
450.00 |
600.00 |
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1000.00 |
1250.00 |
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1.Minimum Charges for reserving Wagons |
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| Wagon Type | Rate | ||
| 1. | Four Wheeled Wagon | Rs. 2500.00 | |
| 2. | Eight wheeled wagon with a loading capacity up to 28 Tones | Rs. 3000.00 | |
| 3. | Eight wheeled wagon with a loading capacity up to 39.6 Tones | Rs. 4000.00 | |
| 4. | Eight wheeled wagon with a loading capacity above 39.6 Tones | Rs. 4500.00 | |
| 2. Rates for Transportation of Goods in Wagons (including incidental charges for Placing of Wagons, Empty haulage etc.) | |||
| Class | Rate per Tone – km | ||
| Below Rambukkana | Above Rambukkana | ||
| 1. | Class 1 | Rs. 3.75 | Rs. 5.25 |
| 2. | Class 2 | Rs.4.50 | Rs. 6.00 |
| 3.Rates for Transportation of Petroleum Products (including incidental charges for Placing of Wagons, Empty haulage etc.) | |||
| Product | Rate per Tone – km | ||
| Below Rambukkana | Above Rambukkana | ||
| 1. | Aviation Spirit | Rs. 6.00 | - |
| 2. | Petrol,Diesel,Gasoline and Other Oils | Rs.4.50 | Rs. 5.25 |
| 4.Rates for Transportation of Mails (including incidental charges for Placing of Wagons, Empty haulage etc.) | |||
| Mail Wagon Type | Rate per Tone – km | ||
| Below Rambukkana | Above Rambukkana | ||
| 1. | Traveling Post Van | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 40.00 |
| 2. | Half Brake Van | Rs. 15.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| 3. | Mails with Guard | Rs. 10.00 | Rs. 12.00 |
| 4. | Bogie covered Goods Wagon | Rs. 15.00 | Rs. 25.00 |
| 5. | Covered Goods Wagon | Rs. 10.00 | Rs. 18.00 |
| 5.Additional charge for Insurance | |||
| Minimum Charge = Rs 100.00 | |||
| Additional Charge = 7.5% of the Normal Charge | |||
| Insurance Below Rs.7500.00 - to be paid to the Station Master | |||
| Insurance above Rs.7500.00 - to be paid to the Divisional Transportation | |||
The Documents to be brought for obtaining the Service:
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National Identity Card
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Transport Permits for Timber and Purchase Bills for furniture
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| Fare per Train Set | |
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Fare
per Kilometre for a set with 05 Compartments |
Rs.1000.00 + VAT |
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For Additional Compartment |
10 % of the total amount |
For Government Servants - Payments can be made through Railway Warrants.
But a Cash Deposit which is worth of the Total Amount covered on Warrants should
be paid.
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| Class | Normal Fare per passenger for the Journey | Reservation Fee per Seat |
| First | To be Paid | Rs. 125.00 + VAT |
| Second | To be Paid | Rs. 100.00 + VAT |
| Third | To be Paid | Rs. 75.00 + VAT |
For Government Servants - Payments can be made through Railway Warrants. But, a Cash Deposit which is worth of the Total Amount covered on Warrants should be paid.
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For Stations between Colombo to Polgahawela and Colombo to Aluthgama |
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Rs. 100.00 per month |
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Stations in other sections |
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Rs. 50.00 per month |
Photographing or Filming in Railway PremisesBack
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Photographing |
Local Applicants - Rs.1000.00 per Photo + VAT |
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Foreign Applicants - Rs.2000.00 per Photo + VAT |
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Filming |
Local Applicants - Rs.5000.00 per Hour + VAT |
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Foreign Applicants - Rs.10000.00 per Hour + VAT |
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Additional Charge for Supervision - Rs.1000.00 + VAT |
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Reservation of Railway Retiring RoomsBack To Top
Single Rooms |
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Rs.850.00 + VAT |
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Double Rooms |
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Rs.1000.00 +VAT |
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Family Rooms at Anuradapura |
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Rs.2500.00 + VAT |
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Family Rooms at other places |
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Rs. 1200.00 +VAt |
| Railways Parcel Rate | ||||||||||||
| Distance in Km | Weight in Kilograms | Rate per
10 kg for parcels greater than 50 kg
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| 0-1 | 2-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25 | 26-30 | 31-35 | 36-40 | 41-45 | 46-50 | ||
| 0-25 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 15.00 |
| 25-40 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 53.00 | 16.00 |
| 40-55 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 56.00 | 17.00 |
| 55-70 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 54.00 | 59.00 | 18.00 |
| 70-85 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 54.00 | 56.00 | 62.00 | 19.00 |
| 85-100 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 51.00 | 54.00 | 56.00 | 58.00 | 64.00 | 20.00 |
| 100-115 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 55.00 | 58.00 | 60.00 | 67.00 | 21.00 |
| 115-130 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 56.00 | 60.00 | 63.00 | 65.00 | 70.00 | 22.00 |
| 130-145 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 52.00 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 65.00 | 68.00 | 70.00 | 74.00 | 23.00 |
| 145-160 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 55.00 | 58.00 | 64.00 | 70.00 | 72.00 | 75.00 | 78.00 | 24.00 |
| 160-175 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 51.00 | 58.00 | 62.00 | 69.00 | 75.00 | 77.00 | 80.00 | 83.00 | 25.00 |
| 175-190 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 53.00 | 61.00 | 66.00 | 74.00 | 80.00 | 82.00 | 85.00 | 88.00 | 26.00 |
| 190-205 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 55.00 | 64.00 | 70.00 | 79.00 | 85.00 | 87.00 | 90.00 | 93.00 | 27.00 |
| 205-220 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 57.00 | 67.00 | 74.00 | 84.00 | 90.00 | 92.00 | 95.00 | 98.00 | 28.00 |
| 220-235 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 | 70.00 | 78.00 | 89.00 | 95.00 | 97.00 | 100.00 | 104.00 | 29.00 |
| 235-250 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 63.00 | 73.00 | 82.00 | 94.00 | 100.00 | 102.00 | 105.00 | 110.00 | 30.00 |
| 250-265 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 66.00 | 76.00 | 88.00 | 99.00 | 105.00 | 108.00 | 110.00 | 117.00 | 31.00 |
| 265-280 | 50.00 | 51.00 | 54.00 | 70.00 | 81.00 | 93.00 | 104.00 | 110.00 | 114.00 | 116.00 | 124.00 | 32.00 |
| 280-295 | 51.00 | 54.00 | 58.00 | 74.00 | 86.00 | 98.00 | 109.00 | 115.00 | 120.00 | 122.00 | 131.00 | 33.00 |
| 295-305 | 53.00 | 57.00 | 62.00 | 78.00 | 91.00 | 103.00 | 114.00 | 121.00 | 126.00 | 128.00 | 138.00 | 34.00 |
| 305-320 | 55.00 | 60.00 | 66.00 | 82.00 | 96.00 | 108.00 | 119.00 | 127.00 | 132.00 | 134.00 | 145.00 | 35.00 |
| 320-335 | 57.00 | 63.00 | 70.00 | 86.00 | 101.00 | 113.00 | 124.00 | 133.00 | 138.00 | 140.00 | 153.00 | 36.00 |
| 335-350 | 59.00 | 66.00 | 75.00 | 90.00 | 106.00 | 118.00 | 129.00 | 139.00 | 144.00 | 146.00 | 161.00 | 37.00 |
| 350-365 | 61.00 | 70.00 | 80.00 | 95.00 | 111.00 | 123.00 | 134.00 | 145.00 | 150.00 | 152.00 | 167.00 | 38.00 |
| 365-380 | 63.00 | 74.00 | 85.00 | 100.00 | 116.00 | 128.00 | 139.00 | 151.00 | 156.00 | 158.00 | 173.00 | 39.00 |
| 380-395 | 65.00 | 78.00 | 90.00 | 105.00 | 121.00 | 133.00 | 144.00 | 157.00 | 162.00 | 164.00 | 179.00 | 40.00 |
| 395-410 | 67.00 | 82.00 | 95.00 | 110.00 | 126.00 | 138.00 | 149.00 | 163.00 | 168.00 | 170.00 | 185.00 | 41.00 |
| 410-425 | 69.00 | 84.00 | 97.00 | 113.00 | 129.00 | 142.00 | 153.00 | 167.00 | 173.00 | 176.00 | 191.00 | 42.00 |
| 425-440 | 71.00 | 86.00 | 99.00 | 116.00 | 132.00 | 145.00 | 157.00 | 171.00 | 178.00 | 184.00 | 197.00 | 43.00 |
| 440-465 | 73.00 | 88.00 | 101.00 | 119.00 | 135.00 | 148.00 | 161.00 | 175.00 | 183.00 | 190.00 | 203.00 | 44.00 |
| 465-480 | 76.00 | 90.00 | 103.00 | 122.00 | 138.00 | 151.00 | 165.00 | 179.00 | 188.00 | 196.00 | 209.00 | 45.00 |
| 480-495 | 79.00 | 92.00 | 105.00 | 125.00 | 141.00 | 154.00 | 169.00 | 183.00 | 193.00 | 203.00 | 215.00 | 46.00 |
| 495-510 | 82.00 | 95.00 | 107.00 | 128.00 | 144.00 | 157.00 | 173.00 | 187.00 | 198.00 | 210.00 | 221.00 | 47.00 |
| 510-525 | 85.00 | 98.00 | 109.00 | 131.00 | 147.00 | 160.00 | 177.00 | 191.00 | 203.00 | 217.00 | 227.00 | 48.00 |
| 525-540 | 88.00 | 101.00 | 112.00 | 134.00 | 150.00 | 163.00 | 181.00 | 195.00 | 208.00 | 224.00 | 233.00 | 49.00 |
| 540-555 | 91.00 | 104.00 | 115.00 | 137.00 | 153.00 | 166.00 | 185.00 | 199.00 | 213.00 | 226.00 | 239.00 | 50.00 |
| 555-570 | 94.00 | 107.00 | 118.00 | 140.00 | 156.00 | 169.00 | 189.00 | 203.00 | 218.00 | 232.00 | 245.00 | 51.00 |
| 570-585 | 97.00 | 110.00 | 121.00 | 143.00 | 159.00 | 172.00 | 193.00 | 207.00 | 223.00 | 238.00 | 251.00 | 52.00 |
| 585-600 | 100.00 | 113.00 | 124.00 | 146.00 | 162.00 | 175.00 | 197.00 | 211.00 | 228.00 | 244.00 | - | 53.00 |
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