How far is Medawachchiya station from Colombo?

Medawachchiya Railway Station is 230.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Travel time by intercity express is shorter than by local stopping trains, which make more intermediate halts along the route.

Which trains stop at Medawachchiya?

Around 17 trains stop at Medawachchiya on a typical day, covering both northbound services toward Vavuniya and Jaffna and southbound services toward Anuradhapura and Colombo. The mix includes intercity expresses and local trains. The most current timetable is available from Sri Lanka Railways or by calling the station on 025-2245671.

What is the nearest major attraction to Medawachchiya?

Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage ancient cities, is approximately 30 km south of Medawachchiya and is the closest major attraction. Wilpattu National Park and the Madhu Church pilgrimage site are also accessible from Medawachchiya by road.

Is there accommodation near Medawachchiya Railway Station?

There are nature resorts and guesthouses in and around Medawachchiya, catering largely to travellers exploring the dry-zone north. Options range from basic guesthouses in town to nature lodges in the surrounding scrub forest. Most larger hotels and boutique properties in the region are closer to Anuradhapura.

Can I get a private transfer from Colombo Airport to Medawachchiya?

Yes, private transfers from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Medawachchiya are available and offer a more convenient alternative to train travel if you have luggage or are arriving at an awkward hour. Lakpura arranges airport-to-Medawachchiya transfers with professional drivers.

Which station comes before Medawachchiya heading toward Colombo?

The station immediately south of Medawachchiya on the Northern Line — heading toward Colombo — is Medagama. Heading north in the direction of Vavuniya, the next station is Poonewa.

Is Medawachchiya a junction station?

On the rail network, Medawachchiya is a stop on the Northern Line rather than a formal junction with a branching line. However, the town itself is a major road junction where the A9 highway meets routes toward Mannar and Trincomalee, making it an important transit hub by road for the northern dry zone.

Medawachchiya Railway Station

Medawachchiya Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 230.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Medagama (towards Colombo) and Poonewa.

Station telephone: 025-2245671.

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

Medawachchiya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

17 trenes paran en Medawachchiya en un día normal.

Línea del Norte · 230.9 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Centro-Norte

Teléfono de la estación: 025-2245671

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
01:07 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Diario
04:08 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
06:00 am	termina aquí · desde Anuradhapura		Solo días laborables
06:25 am	Anuradhapura · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
07:37 am	Anuradhapura		Diario
08:37 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Diario
11:18 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Diario
01:02 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Diario
02:29 pm	termina aquí · desde Anuradhapura		Solo días laborables y domingo
02:50 pm	Anuradhapura · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables y domingo
04:03 pm	Mount Lavinia		Diario
04:06 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Diario
05:39 pm	Talaimannar Pier		Diario
05:46 pm	termina aquí · desde Anuradhapura		Diario
05:55 pm	Anuradhapura · sale desde aquí		Diario
07:23 pm	Vavuniya		Diario
10:20 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	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

9 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Medagama Railway Station2 km
Medawachchiya5 km
Isinbessagala RajaMaha Viharaya5 km
Yan Oya11 km
Lago Thalkote12 km
Malwatu Oya Stone Bridge (near Puliyankulama)13 km
Parasangahawewa Railway Station13 km
Viralmurippuwa Railway Station14 km
Tantirimale City17 km

Medawachchiya Railway Station

Medawachchiya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

Nearby places

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