Buying train tickets on the day at Colombo Fort?
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Lucas Martin•40255 rep•212
I missed out on reserved tickets online. How early do I need to show up at Colombo Fort station to buy an unreserved 2nd class ticket to Galle?
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Unreserved tickets never sell out. You can buy them 30 minutes before departure at the ticket counter. Go to Counter 2 for the coastal line. Just be aware that having a ticket does not guarantee a seat, only the right to board the train.
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Sunil Jayawardena•318410 rep•140
If it is a weekend or public holiday, expect to stand the entire way to Galle. It gets packed.
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Carmen Ruiz•46395 rep•24
Show up an hour early. Once you buy the ticket, go stand on the platform exactly where the train will pull in, and be ready to push your way on to grab a seat when the doors open.
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