Question 1

Where is Bolawatte Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Bolawatte Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It lies approximately 48.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line, between Waikkala Station (toward Colombo) and Borelessa Station (toward Puttalam).

Question 2

How many trains stop at Bolawatte Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 38 train services call at Bolawatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Puttalam Line. Services are distributed across the day, with peak frequency in the early morning and late afternoon to serve local commuters.

Question 3

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte take?

Accepted Answer

The train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte typically takes between one and one-and-a-half hours, covering around 48.9 km. Journey time varies depending on the type of service and the number of intermediate stops.

Question 4

What are the neighbouring stations to Bolawatte on the Puttalam Line?

Accepted Answer

Waikkala Station lies to the south of Bolawatte in the direction of Colombo, while Borelessa Station lies to the north in the direction of Puttalam. Both are relatively small halts on the same single-track line.

Question 5

Is Wilpattu National Park accessible from Bolawatte or the Puttalam area?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park by area, is accessible by road from the Puttalam area. Most visitors arrange a vehicle from Puttalam town or directly from Colombo or Negombo, as there is no direct rail link to the park entrance.

Question 6

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

Accepted Answer

The Puttalam Line primarily serves commuters, fishing communities, and agricultural workers along Sri Lanka's North Western coastline. It runs from a junction near Colombo northward through Negombo and Chilaw to Puttalam, passing through coconut-growing lowlands and coastal wetland areas.

Question 7

Are there any attractions near Bolawatte Station worth visiting?

Accepted Answer

The surrounding Puttalam District offers lagoon scenery, the Iranawila Rajamaha Viharaya temple, and road access to Wilpattu National Park. Negombo, a short train ride south, has a Dutch colonial fort, a working fishing harbour, and easy connections to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Question 8

Can I buy a train ticket to Bolawatte online?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka Railways has expanded its online ticketing in recent years, and tickets for Puttalam Line services may be available through the official Sri Lanka Railways website or app. For most services on this line, seating is unreserved, so purchasing a ticket at Colombo Fort Station on the day of travel is also a common and straightforward option.

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
04:48 am	Maradana		Täglich
05:18 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
05:18 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
05:49 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Nur werktags
05:51 am	Nooranagar		Täglich
06:16 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
06:51 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
06:51 am	Mount Lavinia		Nur werktags und samstags
07:10 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
07:31 am	Chilaw		Täglich
10:08 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
10:10 am	Puttalam		Täglich
11:14 am	Chilaw		Täglich
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
01:40 pm	Nooranagar		Nur werktags
02:49 pm	Madampe		Täglich
04:03 pm	Chilaw		Täglich
04:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
04:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:57 pm	Chilaw		Nur sonntags
06:00 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
06:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
06:24 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
06:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Nur werktags
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Nur samstags
07:06 pm	Puttalam		Nur sonntags
07:44 pm	Chilaw		Nur samstags und sonntags
07:50 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
07:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
09:59 pm	Chilaw		Täglich

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