Where is Madurankuliya Railway Station?

Madurankuliya Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. It sits on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, approximately 121.7 km from Colombo Fort.

How many trains stop at Madurankuliya per day?

Typically around 14 train services call at Madurankuliya on any given day. Services run in both directions — toward Colombo Fort and toward Puttalam. Schedules may vary on public holidays.

What are the neighbouring stations to Madurankuliya on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Madurankuliya in the direction of Colombo is Mangalaeliya. The next station heading north toward Puttalam is Erukkalam Pendu.

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Madurankuliya take?

The journey covers roughly 121.7 km and typically takes between two and a half to over three hours depending on the service and the number of stops. Local and express services have different journey times.

Is Madurankuliya a good base for visiting Wilpattu National Park?

The Puttalam District, where Madurankuliya is located, is in the broader vicinity of Wilpattu National Park. However, the main access points to Wilpattu are typically further north or east, so a vehicle or onward connection is needed.

Can I buy train tickets at Madurankuliya Station?

Staffed stations on the Puttalam Line generally sell tickets for onward travel. For longer journeys or reserved seating, it is advisable to purchase tickets at a main station such as Colombo Fort or Chilaw in advance.

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

The Puttalam Line is primarily a commuter and regional route connecting Colombo with the towns and villages of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. It also carries agricultural goods and serves communities along the western coastal belt that have limited alternative transport.

Madurankuliya Railway Station

Madurankuliya Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 121.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

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

Madurankuliya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

14 trenes paran en Madurankuliya en un día normal.

Línea Puttalam · 121.7 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Noroccidental

Sale	Hacia	Circula
04:50 am	Maradana	Solo domingos
04:50 am	Mount Lavinia	Solo días laborables y sábado
08:00 am	Nooranagar	Diario
10:16 am	Colombo Fort	Solo días laborables
10:16 am	Colombo Fort	Solo sábado y domingo
12:18 pm	Puttalam	Diario
01:53 pm	Colombo Fort	Solo días laborables
03:34 pm	Nooranagar	Solo días laborables
05:06 pm	Colombo Fort	Solo días laborables
05:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Solo sábados
05:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Solo domingos
08:44 pm	Puttalam	Solo días laborables
08:44 pm	Puttalam	Solo sábados
09:02 pm	Puttalam	Solo domingos

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.

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