Question 1

How far is Maho from Colombo by train?

Accepted Answer

Maho Railway Station is 138.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Most intercity express services cover the journey in roughly two and a half to three hours, while slower stopping trains take longer. Around 36 trains call at Maho on a typical day, so there are options throughout the morning and afternoon.

Question 2

Which trains stop at Maho Station?

Accepted Answer

Maho is served by intercity expresses and stopping trains on the Northern Line running between Colombo Fort and destinations including Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, and Jaffna. Puttalam-branch services also pass through the station. It is a junction stop, so connections are generally available in multiple directions.

Question 3

What is near Maho Railway Station to visit?

Accepted Answer

The most significant nearby attraction is Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, a 13th-century medieval capital roughly 12 km from the station. Wilpattu National Park is accessible by road in about an hour to the west, and Arankele forest monastery is within the broader region. The area also offers easy access to Ridi Viharaya cave temple.

Question 4

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Maho Station?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Maho is one of the most convenient rail access points for Wilpattu. There is no direct public bus to the park gate, so you will need a private transfer or an organised safari pickup from the station. Several Wilpattu camps offer transfers directly from Maho.

Question 5

What are the neighbouring stations to Maho on the Northern Line?

Accepted Answer

In the direction of Colombo, the neighbouring station is Timbiriyagedara. Toward Anuradhapura, the next station is Randenigama. Maho itself is also the junction where the Puttalam branch line diverges from the main Northern Line.

Question 6

Is there accommodation near Maho Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation options in Maho town are limited. Most visitors base themselves at safari lodges near Wilpattu, or in Kurunegala town further south. There is at least one guesthouse-style property in the immediate Maho area catering to travellers exploring Yapahuwa and the surrounding heritage sites.

Question 7

How do I contact Maho Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

The station can be reached by telephone on 037-2275271. For timetable and booking queries, Sri Lanka Railways' main booking offices in Colombo Fort or the online reservation system are also available for advance seat reservations on intercity services.

Question 8

What is Yapahuwa and how do I get there from Maho?

Accepted Answer

Yapahuwa is a 13th-century fortified rock capital located approximately 12 km from Maho station. It was briefly used as the royal capital and served as a repository for the Tooth Relic of the Buddha. From Maho station, a three-wheeler or taxi is the easiest way to reach the site, as public bus services are infrequent.

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
12:00 am (Next day)	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Täglich
12:53 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Täglich
12:55 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Täglich
02:00 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Täglich
04:45 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur samstags und sonntags
04:45 am	Maradana · beginnt hier		Nur werktags
05:10 am	Kurunegala · beginnt hier		Täglich
05:20 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier		Nur werktags und samstags
06:12 am	Batticaloa · beginnt hier		Täglich
06:16 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Täglich
06:43 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
07:50 am	endet hier · ab Polgahawela		Täglich
09:15 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Täglich
09:18 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Täglich
10:25 am	endet hier · ab Kurunegala		Täglich
10:32 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Täglich
10:50 am	Kurunegala · beginnt hier		Täglich
11:55 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Täglich
12:02 pm	Anuradhapura	Intercity	Nur samstags
01:45 pm	Polgahawela · beginnt hier		Täglich
02:16 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Täglich
03:29 pm	endet hier · ab Kurunegala		Nur werktags und samstags
03:35 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Täglich
04:29 pm	endet hier · ab Kurunegala		Täglich
04:38 pm	Vavuniya		Täglich
04:40 pm	Kurunegala · beginnt hier		Täglich
05:20 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Täglich
06:34 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags
06:36 pm	endet hier · ab Batticaloa		Täglich
07:40 pm	endet hier · ab Polgahawela		Nur samstags und sonntags
08:03 pm	endet hier · ab Kurunegala		Nur samstags und sonntags
08:28 pm	endet hier · ab Kurunegala		Nur werktags
08:45 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
09:19 pm	endet hier · ab Polgahawela		Nur werktags
10:10 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Täglich
10:50 pm	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Täglich

Maho Railway Station

Maho Bahnhof Fahrplan

Nearby places

Dieses Erlebnis mit Lakpura buchen

Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Yapahuwa Paradise Resort, Maho City

Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mahoora Safari Camping, Wilpattu City