How many trains stop at Free Trade Zone Railway Station per day?

Around 43 trains call at Free Trade Zone Station on a typical day. This includes services running in both directions — northbound toward Negombo and Puttalam, and southbound toward Colombo Fort. The exact number varies slightly on weekends and public holidays.

What was Free Trade Zone Railway Station previously called?

The station was formerly known as Katunayake South before being renamed Free Trade Zone Railway Station to reflect its role serving the nearby Katunayake Export Processing Zone. Older timetables or maps may still reference the previous name.

Can I take a train from Colombo to the Katunayake Free Trade Zone?

Yes. Northbound trains on the Colombo Fort–Puttalam coastal line stop at Free Trade Zone Station in Katunayake. The journey from Colombo Fort typically takes under an hour depending on the service. Check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable for specific departure times.

Is Free Trade Zone Station near Colombo Airport?

The station is located in the Katunayake area, which is close to Bandaranaike International Airport. However, there is no direct rail connection into the airport terminal itself. A short taxi or tuk-tuk ride is needed to bridge the distance between the station and the airport.

Which province is Free Trade Zone Railway Station in?

It is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, within the Gampaha District. The station sits roughly 28 kilometres north of Colombo Fort along the main coastal railway line.

Is Free Trade Zone Station busy during peak hours?

Yes. The station primarily serves workers commuting to and from the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, so it can be very crowded during morning and evening factory shift changes. Travelling outside these windows — typically before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m. — will generally be more comfortable.

Do trains from Free Trade Zone Station run on weekends?

A reduced number of services operate on weekends and public holidays compared to weekday schedules. It is recommended to check the current timetable directly with Sri Lanka Railways before planning a weekend journey through this station.

Free Trade Zone Railway Station

Free Trade Zone Railway Station is a station in the Western Province.

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

(formerly Katunayake South).

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

Free Trade Zone – jízdní řád železniční stanice

V typický den ve stanici Free Trade Zone zastavuje 43 vlaků.

Západní provincie

Odjezd	Směr	Vlak	Provoz
05:07 am	Nooranagar		Denně
05:20 am	Maradana		Denně
05:59 am	Colombo Fort		Pouze sobota
05:59 am	Maradana		Pouze pracovní dny
06:07 am	Negombo		Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
06:26 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Pouze pracovní dny
06:41 am	Chilaw		Denně
07:04 am	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
07:28 am	Maradana		Pouze neděle
07:50 am	Colombo Fort		Denně
08:06 am	Negombo		Pouze pracovní dny
08:58 am	Negombo		Pouze pracovní dny
09:08 am	Puttalam		Denně
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny
10:40 am	Colombo Fort		Denně
10:42 am	Chilaw		Denně
12:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze sobota a neděle
01:02 pm	Nooranagar		Pouze pracovní dny
01:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny
02:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Denně
02:17 pm	Madampe		Denně
03:31 pm	Chilaw		Denně
04:47 pm	Chilaw		Pouze sobota a neděle
05:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Denně
05:44 pm	Chilaw		Pouze pracovní dny
05:54 pm	Negombo		Denně
06:13 pm	Puttalam		Pouze pracovní dny
06:14 pm	Puttalam		Pouze sobota
06:27 pm	Puttalam		Pouze neděle
06:37 pm	Negombo		Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
06:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Denně
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze neděle
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze sobota
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny
07:12 pm	Chilaw		Pouze sobota a neděle
07:13 pm	Chilaw		Pouze pracovní dny
07:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny a sobota
08:12 pm	Chilaw		Pouze pracovní dny
08:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze pracovní dny
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze sobota
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Pouze neděle
09:27 pm	Chilaw		Denně

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Nearby places

12 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Katunayake Cityunder 1 km
Katunayake Railway Stationunder 1 km
Liyanagemulla Railway Stationunder 1 km
Seeduwa Railway Stationunder 1 km
Airport Counter1 km
City to Colombo Airport Transfers1 km
City to Katunayake Airport Transfers1 km
Airport Cab1 km
Alawatupitiya Railway Station3 km
Seeduwa City6 km
Minuwangoda7 km
Maha Oya7 km