Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam 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: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

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

Puttalam Bahnhof Fahrplan

14 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Puttalam.

Puttalam-Strecke · 135.1 km von Colombo Fort · Nordwestprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 032-2265271

Abfahrt	Richtung	Verkehrt
04:30 am	Maradana · beginnt hier	Nur sonntags
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · beginnt hier	Nur werktags und samstags
08:20 am	Nooranagar	Täglich
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Nur samstags und sonntags
12:38 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort	Täglich
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier	Nur werktags
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	Nur werktags
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier	Nur samstags
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier	Nur sonntags
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
09:05 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
09:05 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort	Nur samstags
09:21 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort	Nur sonntags

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