Where is Nailiya Railway Station?

Nailiya Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It lies on the Northern Line, 91.7 km from Colombo Fort, between Potuhera station to the south and Kurunegala station to the north.

How many trains stop at Nailiya station per day?

Around 14 trains call at Nailiya on a typical day. The mix includes both northbound and southbound services, though not all trains running on the Northern Line stop here — intercity expresses in particular may pass through without halting.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Nailiya by train?

On a stopping train the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours, covering the 91.7 km distance with several intermediate halts. Journey times can vary depending on the service type and any operational delays.

Can I buy a ticket at Nailiya Railway Station?

Nailiya is a small rural halt and ticketing facilities may be limited compared with larger stations. Walk-up third-class tickets are generally available for shorter journeys, but passengers planning longer trips — especially toward Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, or Jaffna — should purchase reserved tickets in advance at Colombo Fort or through Sri Lanka Railways.

What is near Nailiya station worth visiting?

The surrounding Kurunegala District offers the historic Kurunegala Rock, Ethugalpoththa reservoir, and easy road access toward the Cultural Triangle sites of Anuradhapura and Dambulla. Kurunegala town, the next station north, has accommodation and local restaurants if you need to break your journey.

Which stations are adjacent to Nailiya on the Northern Line?

The station immediately south of Nailiya (toward Colombo) is Potuhera, and the next station to the north is Kurunegala. Kurunegala is a significant junction and commercial hub in the North Western Province.

Is the Northern Line scenic between Colombo and Kurunegala?

The stretch between Colombo and Kurunegala passes through flat agricultural plains, paddy fields, and coconut estates characteristic of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. While it is less dramatic than the hill-country routes, it offers a genuine and unhurried view of provincial life that many travellers find appealing.

Nailiya Railway Station

Nailiya Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 91.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Nailiya 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: Potuhera (towards Colombo) and Kurunegala.

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

Nailiya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

14 trenes paran en Nailiya en un día normal.

Línea del Norte · 91.7 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Noroccidental

Sale	Hacia	Circula
04:27 am	Maradana	Solo días laborables y sábado
04:27 am	Polgahawela	Solo domingos
06:24 am	Colombo Fort	Solo días laborables y sábado
06:42 am	Maho	Diario
08:08 am	Colombo Fort	Diario
11:38 am	Kurunegala	Diario
12:37 pm	Colombo Fort	Diario
03:22 pm	Vavuniya	Diario
03:37 pm	Polgahawela	Diario
06:41 pm	Maho	Solo sábado y domingo
06:51 pm	Kurunegala	Solo días laborables
07:28 pm	Ganewatte	Solo días laborables
07:33 pm	Kurunegala	Solo domingos
08:20 pm	Ganewatte	Solo sábado y domingo

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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Nailiya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

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