Question 1

How far is Sawarana Railway Station from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Sawarana Railway Station is 79.7 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. The station is located in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province.

Question 2

How many trains stop at Sawarana Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 31 trains call at Sawarana on a typical day, serving both northbound (toward Puttalam) and southbound (toward Colombo) directions. Frequency may vary slightly on public holidays or when engineering works are scheduled. Check the Sri Lanka Railways website or Colombo Fort station for the current timetable.

Question 3

Which stations are next to Sawarana on the Puttalam Line?

Accepted Answer

The station immediately south of Sawarana (toward Colombo) is Kakkapalliya, and the station immediately north is Chilaw. Chilaw is the main town in this part of the North Western Province and offers more comprehensive facilities.

Question 4

What is the best way to travel from Colombo to Sawarana?

Accepted Answer

The most straightforward option is a northbound Puttalam Line train from Colombo Fort station. Alternatively, buses on the A003 coastal highway serve the area, and private road transfer is possible via the same route. The train is generally more comfortable than the bus for longer segments.

Question 5

Are there tourist attractions near Sawarana Station?

Accepted Answer

Chilaw, the next station north, is home to the Munnesvaram Temple, a historically significant Hindu shrine. The Puttalam District also has lagoon ecosystems popular with birdwatchers, and Wilpattu National Park lies further north. The coastal beaches near Chilaw are quieter alternatives to the more visited beaches south of Negombo.

Question 6

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park via Sawarana Station?

Accepted Answer

Sawarana and the nearby town of Chilaw serve as useful rail staging points for travellers heading toward Wilpattu, though the park entrance itself requires onward road transport from the line. Most visitors to Wilpattu approach from Puttalam or Nochchiyagama by road. Combining a Puttalam Line journey with a pre-arranged vehicle is the most practical approach.

Question 7

Is the Puttalam Line scenic?

Accepted Answer

The Puttalam Line passes through coastal lowlands, lagoons, coconut estates and small fishing villages, offering a genuine slice of everyday Sri Lankan coastal life. It is less dramatic than the Hill Country railways but provides an authentic and relatively uncrowded travel experience through the North Western Province.

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03:55 am	Maradana		Dagligt
04:25 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
04:25 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
04:55 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
05:55 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
05:55 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:58 am	Nooranagar		Dagligt
08:24 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
09:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
11:11 am	Puttalam		Dagligt
11:22 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
11:22 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
12:07 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt
12:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
02:33 pm	Nooranagar		Kun hverdage
03:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
04:56 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
06:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
06:38 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:41 pm	Puttalam		Kun hverdage
07:41 pm	Puttalam		Kun lørdag
08:00 pm	Puttalam		Kun søndag
08:37 pm	Chilaw		Kun lørdag og søndag
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
09:37 pm	Chilaw		Kun hverdage
10:52 pm	Chilaw		Dagligt

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