Where is Ganewatte Railway Station?

Ganewatte Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, 116.7 km from Colombo Fort. The station lies between Wellawa (toward Colombo) and Nagollagama (toward the north).

How many trains stop at Ganewatte Station per day?

Around 26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Northern Line. Services vary in class and stopping pattern, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable is recommended before you travel.

What is the telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station is 037-3989035. You can call to confirm timetable details or ask about local services.

Which stations are next to Ganewatte on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Wellawa, which lies to the south in the direction of Colombo, and Nagollagama, which lies to the north. Both are a short train ride away and are also served by the same Northern Line services.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Ganewatte take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Ganewatte covers around 116.7 km and typically takes between two and a half and three hours, depending on whether you are on an express or a slow train. Journey times can vary, so it is best to check the specific service before boarding.

Is Ganewatte Station a good base for exploring Kurunegala?

Ganewatte Station is a small wayside stop rather than a main interchange, but it gives access to the broader Kurunegala District by road. The district is home to the historic rock town of Kurunegala and several Buddhist temples, making it worth a day's exploration for travellers on the Northern Line.

Can I buy train tickets at Ganewatte Station?

Tickets for unreserved and second-class seats can generally be purchased at the station counter or on board certain services. For reserved or first-class seats on longer express trains, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially around public holidays.

Ganewatte Railway Station

Ganewatte Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 116.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Ganewatte 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: Wellawa (towards Colombo) and Nagollagama.

Station telephone: 037-3989035.

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

Ganewatte jernbanestations køreplan

26 tog standser ved Ganewatte på en typisk dag.

Nordlinje · 116.7 km fra Colombo Fort · Nordvestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 037-3989035

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
12:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagligt
12:42 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligt
03:55 am	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage og lørdag
03:55 am	Polgahawela · starter her		Kun søndag
05:13 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:13 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
05:50 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
05:58 am	Kurunegala		Dagligt
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
07:17 am	Maho		Dagligt
08:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagligt
09:42 am	Maho		Dagligt
11:49 am	Kurunegala		Dagligt
12:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagligt
02:43 pm	Polgahawela		Dagligt
02:45 pm	Maho		Dagligt
02:45 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage og lørdag
04:01 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
04:03 pm	Vavuniya		Dagligt
05:45 pm	Kurunegala		Dagligt
07:13 pm	Maho		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:20 pm	Maho		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:44 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage
07:59 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:18 pm	Maho		Kun hverdage
08:51 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag

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