Question 1

Where is Bolawatte Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Bolawatte Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It lies approximately 48.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line, between Waikkala Station (toward Colombo) and Borelessa Station (toward Puttalam).

Question 2

How many trains stop at Bolawatte Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 38 train services call at Bolawatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Puttalam Line. Services are distributed across the day, with peak frequency in the early morning and late afternoon to serve local commuters.

Question 3

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte take?

Accepted Answer

The train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte typically takes between one and one-and-a-half hours, covering around 48.9 km. Journey time varies depending on the type of service and the number of intermediate stops.

Question 4

What are the neighbouring stations to Bolawatte on the Puttalam Line?

Accepted Answer

Waikkala Station lies to the south of Bolawatte in the direction of Colombo, while Borelessa Station lies to the north in the direction of Puttalam. Both are relatively small halts on the same single-track line.

Question 5

Is Wilpattu National Park accessible from Bolawatte or the Puttalam area?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park by area, is accessible by road from the Puttalam area. Most visitors arrange a vehicle from Puttalam town or directly from Colombo or Negombo, as there is no direct rail link to the park entrance.

Question 6

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

Accepted Answer

The Puttalam Line primarily serves commuters, fishing communities, and agricultural workers along Sri Lanka's North Western coastline. It runs from a junction near Colombo northward through Negombo and Chilaw to Puttalam, passing through coconut-growing lowlands and coastal wetland areas.

Question 7

Are there any attractions near Bolawatte Station worth visiting?

Accepted Answer

The surrounding Puttalam District offers lagoon scenery, the Iranawila Rajamaha Viharaya temple, and road access to Wilpattu National Park. Negombo, a short train ride south, has a Dutch colonial fort, a working fishing harbour, and easy connections to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Question 8

Can I buy a train ticket to Bolawatte online?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka Railways has expanded its online ticketing in recent years, and tickets for Puttalam Line services may be available through the official Sri Lanka Railways website or app. For most services on this line, seating is unreserved, so purchasing a ticket at Colombo Fort Station on the day of travel is also a common and straightforward option.

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
04:48 am	Maradana		Dagligt
05:18 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
05:18 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
05:49 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
05:51 am	Nooranagar		Dagligt
06:16 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:51 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
06:51 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
07:10 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
07:31 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
10:08 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
10:10 am	Puttalam		Dagligt
11:14 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
01:40 pm	Nooranagar		Kun hverdage
02:49 pm	Madampe		Dagligt
04:03 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt
04:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
04:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:57 pm	Chilaw		Kun søndag
06:00 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
06:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
06:24 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
06:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Kun hverdage
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Kun lørdag
07:06 pm	Puttalam		Kun søndag
07:44 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:50 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
07:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
09:59 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt

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