How far is Chilaw Station from Colombo Fort?

Chilaw Station is 82.5 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 and intermediate stops.

How many trains run to Chilaw per day?

Around 36 trains call at Chilaw Station on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services are more frequent in the mornings and evenings. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways as schedules can change.

What are the stations next to Chilaw on the Puttalam Line?

Sawarana is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Bangadeniya is the neighbouring station towards Puttalam. Both are small stops serving the surrounding coastal communities.

What is the contact number for Chilaw Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 032-2222271. You can call to confirm train times or get information about specific services on the day of travel.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Chilaw?

Yes, trains on the Puttalam Line depart from Colombo Fort Station and call at Chilaw without requiring a change. The line branches off the Main Line at Ragama and follows the coast northward.

What is Chilaw known for as a destination?

Chilaw is a small coastal town noted for its lagoon, active fishing community, and the nearby Munneswaram Hindu temple complex. It offers a quieter, less touristed alternative to Sri Lanka's busier beach resorts and is popular for day trips from Colombo.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Chilaw by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chilaw. The most practical options are a private transfer directly to Chilaw or taking a taxi to Colombo Fort and then catching a train on the Puttalam Line. Private airport transfers to Chilaw hotels are also widely available.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Chilaw 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: Sawarana (towards Colombo) and Bangadeniya.

Station telephone: 032-2222271.

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

Chilaw Bahnhof Fahrplan

36 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Chilaw.

Puttalam-Strecke · 82.5 km von Colombo Fort · Nordwestprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 032-2222271

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:50 am	Maradana · beginnt hier		Täglich
04:20 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur samstags
04:20 am	Maradana · beginnt hier		Nur werktags
04:50 am	Panadura · beginnt hier	Muthu Kumari	Nur werktags
05:30 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur werktags
05:50 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
05:50 am	Mount Lavinia		Nur werktags und samstags
06:15 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Täglich
07:04 am	Nooranagar		Täglich
08:28 am	endet hier · ab Aluthgama		Täglich
09:10 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Täglich
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
11:20 am	Puttalam		Täglich
12:11 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Täglich
12:40 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Täglich
02:38 pm	Nooranagar		Nur werktags
03:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:00 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Täglich
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur samstags
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur sonntags
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur werktags
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
06:42 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
06:45 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
07:00 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
07:15 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Nur werktags
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Nur samstags
08:06 pm	Puttalam		Nur sonntags
08:41 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
08:48 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
09:41 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
10:56 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Täglich

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