How far is Chilaw Station from Colombo Fort?

Chilaw Station is 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours depending on the service and intermediate stops.

How many trains run to Chilaw per day?

Around 36 trains call at Chilaw Station on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services are more frequent in the mornings and evenings. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways as schedules can change.

What are the stations next to Chilaw on the Puttalam Line?

Sawarana is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Bangadeniya is the neighbouring station towards Puttalam. Both are small stops serving the surrounding coastal communities.

What is the contact number for Chilaw Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 032-2222271. You can call to confirm train times or get information about specific services on the day of travel.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Chilaw?

Yes, trains on the Puttalam Line depart from Colombo Fort Station and call at Chilaw without requiring a change. The line branches off the Main Line at Ragama and follows the coast northward.

What is Chilaw known for as a destination?

Chilaw is a small coastal town noted for its lagoon, active fishing community, and the nearby Munneswaram Hindu temple complex. It offers a quieter, less touristed alternative to Sri Lanka's busier beach resorts and is popular for day trips from Colombo.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Chilaw by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chilaw. The most practical options are a private transfer directly to Chilaw or taking a taxi to Colombo Fort and then catching a train on the Puttalam Line. Private airport transfers to Chilaw hotels are also widely available.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Chilaw 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: Sawarana (towards Colombo) and Bangadeniya.

Station telephone: 032-2222271.

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

Chilaw jernbanestations køreplan

36 tog standser ved Chilaw på en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 82.5 km fra Colombo Fort · Nordvestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 032-2222271

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
03:50 am	Maradana · starter her		Dagligt
04:20 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun lørdag
04:20 am	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage
04:50 am	Panadura · starter her	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
05:30 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
05:50 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
05:50 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:15 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Dagligt
07:04 am	Nooranagar		Dagligt
08:28 am	ender her · fra Aluthgama		Dagligt
09:10 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Dagligt
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
11:20 am	Puttalam		Dagligt
12:11 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Dagligt
12:40 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Dagligt
02:38 pm	Nooranagar		Kun hverdage
03:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:00 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun lørdag
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun søndag
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
06:42 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:45 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
07:00 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
07:15 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Kun hverdage
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Kun lørdag
08:06 pm	Puttalam		Kun søndag
08:41 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
08:48 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
09:41 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
10:56 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Dagligt

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