How far is Waikkala Railway Station from Colombo?

Waikkala is approximately 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. Journey times vary by service but express trains typically cover the distance in roughly one to one-and-a-half hours.

Which stations are next to Waikkala on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Waikkala on the way to Colombo is Kochchikade, and the next station toward Puttalam is Bolawatte. Both are small stops serving the North Western Province coastal corridor.

How many trains stop at Waikkala per day?

Around 35 trains call at Waikkala on a typical day, covering both directions along the Puttalam Line. The exact number can vary on public holidays or during engineering works.

What province is Waikkala Railway Station in?

Waikkala station is in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. The broader area is characterised by coconut estates and small fishing communities.

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park from Waikkala by train?

Wilpattu National Park is in the Puttalam District but cannot be reached directly by rail. Continuing on the Puttalam Line toward Puttalam town and then arranging road transport is the most practical approach.

Is Waikkala Railway Station good for visiting Negombo?

Kochchikade station, one stop toward Colombo from Waikkala, is the closest rail point to Negombo town. Waikkala itself is slightly further north; a tuk-tuk from either station can connect you to Negombo's beach and lagoon areas.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

The Puttalam Line generally operates second-class and third-class carriages. It does not run the observation or first-class cars found on the hill-country routes, making it a straightforward commuter and regional service.

Waikkala Railway Station

Waikkala Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

35 trains call at Waikkala 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: Kochchikade (towards Colombo) and Bolawatte.

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

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خط Puttalam · 46.6 كم من Colombo Fort · مقاطعة الشمال الغربي

المغادرة	باتجاه	القطار	يسير
04:52 am	Maradana		يوميًا
05:22 am	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
05:22 am	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع فقط
05:35 am	Nooranagar		يوميًا
05:54 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:56 am	Maradana		الأحد فقط
06:56 am	Mount Lavinia		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
07:27 am	Chilaw		يوميًا
09:52 am	Puttalam		يوميًا
10:12 am	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
11:10 am	Chilaw		يوميًا
11:28 am	Colombo Fort		السبت والأحد فقط
12:28 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
01:30 pm	Nooranagar		أيام الأسبوع فقط
01:42 pm	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
02:45 pm	Madampe		يوميًا
03:59 pm	Chilaw		يوميًا
04:32 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
04:56 pm	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
05:26 pm	Chilaw		السبت والأحد فقط
06:13 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
06:26 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		الأحد فقط
06:42 pm	Puttalam		أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:42 pm	Puttalam		السبت فقط
07:02 pm	Puttalam		الأحد فقط
07:40 pm	Chilaw		السبت والأحد فقط
07:45 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت فقط
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		الأحد فقط
07:56 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
08:40 pm	Chilaw		أيام الأسبوع فقط
09:55 pm	Chilaw		يوميًا

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