Which railway line does Kakkapalliya Station serve?

Kakkapalliya is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, which runs from Colombo Fort north-west through the North Western Province to the town of Puttalam. The line primarily serves commuters and residents of the coconut-growing coastal belt.

How far is Kakkapalliya Station from Colombo Fort?

Kakkapalliya lies 76.4 km from Colombo Fort measured along the Puttalam Line. By road, the journey along the A010 coastal highway typically takes between two and three hours depending on traffic.

What are the neighbouring stations to Kakkapalliya?

Travelling towards Colombo, the next station is Madampe. Travelling towards Puttalam, the next station is Sawarana. Both are small stopping halts serving the local communities of the Puttalam District.

How many trains stop at Kakkapalliya per day?

Around 31 trains call at Kakkapalliya on a typical day, running in both directions. For the most accurate and current timetable, check the Sri Lanka Railways official website or the notice board at the station.

Is the Puttalam Line a scenic train journey?

The Puttalam Line passes through coconut estates, paddy fields, and small market towns, offering a genuine view of everyday rural Sri Lanka. It is less frequently promoted than the hill-country routes but is popular among travellers interested in Sri Lankan railway heritage.

What is there to do near Kakkapalliya?

The Puttalam District as a whole offers access to Puttalam Lagoon, the buffer zone of Wilpattu National Park, and the Kalpitiya peninsula, known for dolphin watching and kitesurfing. Kakkapalliya itself is a quiet rural station rather than a tourist hub.

What is the best time of year to travel on the Puttalam Line?

The North Western Province is influenced by the north-east monsoon, so the period from roughly May to September tends to be drier and more comfortable for travel. The coastal areas around Puttalam can experience heavy rain between October and January.

Kakkapalliya Railway Station

Kakkapalliya Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 76.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

31 trains call at Kakkapalliya 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: Madampe (towards Colombo) and Sawarana.

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

Kakkapalliya Bahnhof Fahrplan

31 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Kakkapalliya.

Puttalam-Strecke · 76.4 km von Colombo Fort · Nordwestprovinz

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:59 am	Maradana		Täglich
04:29 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
04:29 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
04:59 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Nur werktags
06:00 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
06:00 am	Mount Lavinia		Nur werktags und samstags
06:54 am	Nooranagar		Täglich
08:19 am	Chilaw		Täglich
09:19 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
11:07 am	Puttalam		Täglich
11:26 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
11:26 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
12:03 pm	Chilaw		Täglich
12:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
02:29 pm	Nooranagar		Nur werktags
03:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
04:52 pm	Chilaw		Täglich
05:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
05:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
06:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
06:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
06:34 pm	Chilaw		Nur samstags und sonntags
07:37 pm	Puttalam		Nur werktags
07:37 pm	Puttalam		Nur samstags
07:56 pm	Puttalam		Nur sonntags
08:33 pm	Chilaw		Nur samstags und sonntags
08:40 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
09:33 pm	Chilaw		Nur werktags
10:48 pm	Chilaw		Täglich

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