Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

جدول مواعيد محطة Puttalam

يتوقف ١٤ قطارًا في Puttalam في يوم اعتيادي.

خط Puttalam · 135.1 كم من Colombo Fort · مقاطعة الشمال الغربي

هاتف المحطة: 032-2265271

المغادرة	باتجاه	يسير
04:30 am	Maradana · تبدأ الرحلة هنا	الأحد فقط
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · تبدأ الرحلة هنا	أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
08:20 am	Nooranagar	يوميًا
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	السبت والأحد فقط
12:38 pm	تنتهي الرحلة هنا · من Colombo Fort	يوميًا
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · تبدأ الرحلة هنا	أيام الأسبوع فقط
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	أيام الأسبوع فقط
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · تبدأ الرحلة هنا	السبت فقط
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · تبدأ الرحلة هنا	الأحد فقط
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:05 pm	تنتهي الرحلة هنا · من Colombo Fort	أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:05 pm	تنتهي الرحلة هنا · من Colombo Fort	السبت فقط
09:21 pm	تنتهي الرحلة هنا · من Colombo Fort	الأحد فقط

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