How far is Kattuwa Railway Station from Colombo?

Kattuwa Station is 42.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service and the number of intermediate stops.

Which stations are next to Kattuwa on the Puttalam Line?

Negombo Station lies to the south of Kattuwa (toward Colombo), and Kochchikade Station lies to the north. Both are short distances away, making connections straightforward.

How many trains a day stop at Kattuwa Station?

Around 34 trains call at Kattuwa on a typical day, running in both directions. Services are more frequent during commuter peak hours in the morning and evening.

Can I get to Negombo from Kattuwa by train?

Yes. Negombo is the next major station south of Kattuwa on the Puttalam Line. Trains run regularly between the two stations throughout the day, and the journey takes only a few minutes.

Is Kattuwa Station close to Colombo Airport?

Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is roughly 30 to 35 km from Kattuwa by road. There is no direct rail connection to the airport, but a taxi or tuk-tuk from the station or nearby Negombo provides a practical transfer option.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

Puttalam Line trains generally offer second- and third-class seating without reserved air-conditioned carriages. Unreserved seating is the norm, so arriving a few minutes before departure during busy periods is advisable.

Is the Puttalam Line a good option for tourists?

The Puttalam Line is less frequented by tourists than the famous hill-country routes, which gives it a more local, everyday feel. It suits travellers interested in the northwest coast, Negombo, or simply experiencing Sri Lankan commuter rail life without the crowds.

Kattuwa Railway Station

Kattuwa Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 42.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

34 trains call at Kattuwa 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: Negombo (towards Colombo) and Kochchikade.

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

Kattuwa jernbanestations køreplan

34 tog standser ved Kattuwa på en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 42.1 km fra Colombo Fort · Vestprovinsen

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
05:00 am	Maradana		Dagligt
05:27 am	Nooranagar		Dagligt
05:39 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
05:39 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:05 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
07:01 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
07:06 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
07:06 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
09:41 am	Puttalam		Dagligt
10:20 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
11:02 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
12:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
12:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
01:22 pm	Nooranagar		Kun hverdage
01:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
02:37 pm	Madampe		Dagligt
03:51 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt
04:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:17 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:04 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Kun hverdage
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Kun lørdag
06:39 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
06:44 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:44 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
06:53 pm	Puttalam		Kun søndag
07:32 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:34 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
08:32 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
09:47 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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