How far is Erattaperiyakulam Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Erattaperiyakulam is approximately 249 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. The journey by stopping train takes several hours, and most travellers use an express service to Vavuniya first before continuing locally.

How many trains stop at Erattaperiyakulam per day?

Typically around five trains call at Erattaperiyakulam on a given day, a mix of northbound and southbound services. These are stopping or semi-express trains; intercity expresses between Colombo and Jaffna generally do not halt here.

What are the neighbouring stations of Erattaperiyakulam on the Northern Line?

Poonewa is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Vavuniya is the next station heading north. Vavuniya is the major junction town for the Northern Province and an important transfer point.

Is it worth travelling the Northern Line as a tourist?

Yes, for travellers interested in Sri Lanka beyond the well-worn tourist circuit. The Northern Line passes through a distinctive dry-zone landscape and communities that are rarely visited. The journey to Jaffna in particular offers cultural depth and scenic interest that many visitors find rewarding.

What province and district is Erattaperiyakulam in?

Erattaperiyakulam is located in Vavuniya District, which falls within the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Can I buy train tickets for the Northern Line online?

Sri Lanka Railways offers online reservations for some long-distance services through its official website. Reserved seats are recommended for the Colombo–Vavuniya–Jaffna corridor, especially during peak travel periods. Walk-up unreserved seating is also available on most services.

What is the best time of year to travel through Vavuniya District?

The dry season from approximately May to September generally offers the most comfortable travel conditions in the Northern Province. The northeast monsoon between October and January brings rain to the region, though it rarely disrupts rail services significantly.

Erattaperiyakulam Railway Station

Erattaperiyakulam Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province. It lies 249.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Poonewa (towards Colombo) and Vavuniya.

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

Erattaperiyakulam jernbanestations køreplan

5 tog standser ved Erattaperiyakulam på en typisk dag.

Nordlinje · 249.0 km fra Colombo Fort · Nordprovinsen

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
01:31 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagligt
03:43 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
12:38 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
07:46 pm	Vavuniya		Dagligt
09:55 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligt

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