How many trains stop at Free Trade Zone Railway Station per day?

Around 43 trains call at Free Trade Zone Station on a typical day. This includes services running in both directions — northbound toward Negombo and Puttalam, and southbound toward Colombo Fort. The exact number varies slightly on weekends and public holidays.

What was Free Trade Zone Railway Station previously called?

The station was formerly known as Katunayake South before being renamed Free Trade Zone Railway Station to reflect its role serving the nearby Katunayake Export Processing Zone. Older timetables or maps may still reference the previous name.

Can I take a train from Colombo to the Katunayake Free Trade Zone?

Yes. Northbound trains on the Colombo Fort–Puttalam coastal line stop at Free Trade Zone Station in Katunayake. The journey from Colombo Fort typically takes under an hour depending on the service. Check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable for specific departure times.

Is Free Trade Zone Station near Colombo Airport?

The station is located in the Katunayake area, which is close to Bandaranaike International Airport. However, there is no direct rail connection into the airport terminal itself. A short taxi or tuk-tuk ride is needed to bridge the distance between the station and the airport.

Which province is Free Trade Zone Railway Station in?

It is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, within the Gampaha District. The station sits roughly 28 kilometres north of Colombo Fort along the main coastal railway line.

Is Free Trade Zone Station busy during peak hours?

Yes. The station primarily serves workers commuting to and from the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, so it can be very crowded during morning and evening factory shift changes. Travelling outside these windows — typically before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m. — will generally be more comfortable.

Do trains from Free Trade Zone Station run on weekends?

A reduced number of services operate on weekends and public holidays compared to weekday schedules. It is recommended to check the current timetable directly with Sri Lanka Railways before planning a weekend journey through this station.

Free Trade Zone Railway Station

Free Trade Zone Railway Station is a station in the Western Province.

43 trains call at Free Trade Zone on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

(formerly Katunayake South).

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

Free Trade Zone horario de la estación de ferrocarril

43 trenes paran en Free Trade Zone en un día normal.

Provincia Occidental

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
05:07 am	Nooranagar		Diario
05:20 am	Maradana		Diario
05:59 am	Colombo Fort		Solo sábados
05:59 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
06:07 am	Negombo		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:26 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Solo días laborables
06:41 am	Chilaw		Diario
07:04 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
07:28 am	Maradana		Solo domingos
07:50 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
08:06 am	Negombo		Solo días laborables
08:58 am	Negombo		Solo días laborables
09:08 am	Puttalam		Diario
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
10:40 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
10:42 am	Chilaw		Diario
12:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sábado y domingo
01:02 pm	Nooranagar		Solo días laborables
01:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
02:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
02:17 pm	Madampe		Diario
03:31 pm	Chilaw		Diario
04:47 pm	Chilaw		Solo sábado y domingo
05:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
05:44 pm	Chilaw		Solo días laborables
05:54 pm	Negombo		Diario
06:13 pm	Puttalam		Solo días laborables
06:14 pm	Puttalam		Solo sábados
06:27 pm	Puttalam		Solo domingos
06:37 pm	Negombo		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo domingos
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sábados
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
07:12 pm	Chilaw		Solo sábado y domingo
07:13 pm	Chilaw		Solo días laborables
07:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
08:12 pm	Chilaw		Solo días laborables
08:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sábados
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo domingos
09:27 pm	Chilaw		Diario

Horario reproducido de los itinerarios publicados por Sri Lanka Railways, última comprobación: 2026-09-14. Los horarios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmelos con la compañía ferroviaria antes de viajar. Consulta toda la red en la lista de estaciones de ferrocarril de Sri Lanka.

Nearby places

12 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Katunayake Cityunder 1 km
Katunayake Railway Stationunder 1 km
Liyanagemulla Railway Stationunder 1 km
Seeduwa Railway Stationunder 1 km
Airport Counter1 km
City to Colombo Airport Transfers1 km
City to Katunayake Airport Transfers1 km
Airport Cab1 km
Alawatupitiya Railway Station3 km
Seeduwa City6 km
Minuwangoda7 km
Maha Oya7 km