Where is Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station?

Erukkalam Pendu is on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province. It lies approximately 128.9 km from Colombo Fort. The station sits between Madurankuliya (towards Colombo) and Palavi (towards Puttalam).

How many trains stop at Erukkalam Pendu per day?

Around 14 train services typically call at Erukkalam Pendu on a normal operating day, running in both directions. Travellers should confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel, as schedules are subject to change.

How do I travel from Colombo to Erukkalam Pendu by train?

Take a train from Colombo Fort Station on the Puttalam Line, which may require a change at Ragama Junction. The distance is roughly 128.9 km and most services on this section are stopping trains, so allow several hours for the journey.

What is near Erukkalam Pendu Station?

The surrounding area includes Puttalam Lagoon, traditional fishing villages, and coconut plantations typical of the North Western Province. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park, is also accessible from this general region.

Is the Puttalam Line scenic for tourists?

Yes, though in a quieter way than the more famous hill-country or coastal lines. The Puttalam Line passes through dry-zone scrub, lagoon landscapes, and fishing communities, offering a less-touristed perspective on Sri Lanka's coastal north-west.

What is the nearest large town to Erukkalam Pendu Station?

Puttalam is the nearest significant town, located further along the line. Chilaw is another accessible town for those travelling from the Colombo direction. Both are reachable by train on the Puttalam Line.

Can I visit Wilpattu National Park using Erukkalam Pendu Station?

The Puttalam Line corridor brings you into the general region of Wilpattu National Park, but the park entrance is not within walking distance of the station. Onward transport by road — typically a tuk-tuk or private vehicle from Puttalam — is necessary to reach the park gates.

Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station

Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 128.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Erukkalam Pendu 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: Madurankuliya (towards Colombo) and Palavi.

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

Erukkalam Pendu Bahnhof Fahrplan

14 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Erukkalam Pendu.

Puttalam-Strecke · 128.9 km von Colombo Fort · Nordwestprovinz

Abfahrt	Richtung	Verkehrt
04:42 am	Maradana	Nur sonntags
04:42 am	Mount Lavinia	Nur werktags und samstags
08:08 am	Nooranagar	Täglich
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	Nur samstags und sonntags
12:26 pm	Puttalam	Täglich
01:45 pm	Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
03:42 pm	Nooranagar	Nur werktags
04:58 pm	Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort	Nur samstags
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort	Nur sonntags
08:52 pm	Puttalam	Nur werktags
08:52 pm	Puttalam	Nur samstags
09:10 pm	Puttalam	Nur sonntags

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