How far is Poonewa Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Poonewa Station is 237.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways. The journey by train covers the full length of this stretch through the dry zone of the North Central Province.

Which stations are next to Poonewa on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Medawachchiya to the south, in the direction of Colombo, and Erattaperiyakulam to the north. Medawachchiya is an important junction where the Mannar Branch diverges from the main Northern Line.

How many trains stop at Poonewa Station per day?

Typically around five trains call at Poonewa on an operating day. These are mostly long-distance Northern Line services running between Colombo and destinations such as Vavuniya or Jaffna. Timetables can vary, so checking with Sri Lanka Railways before travel is advisable.

Can I buy a train ticket at Poonewa Station?

Poonewa is a small rural station, and ticket availability at the platform booking window may be limited, particularly for reserved-class seating on express services. It is generally better to purchase reserved tickets at a larger origin station or through an authorised booking point before your journey.

What province is Poonewa Station in?

Poonewa Station is located in the Anuradhapura District, which falls within the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area is known for its dry-zone landscape and proximity to some of the country's most significant ancient heritage sites.

Is Anuradhapura accessible from Poonewa Station?

The ancient city of Anuradhapura lies in the same district as Poonewa and is accessible via road connections from the stations along this stretch of the Northern Line. Anuradhapura itself has its own railway station on the Northern Line, which is a more convenient rail entry point for the heritage city.

What is the best way to travel the Northern Line in Sri Lanka?

The Northern Line is best experienced on a reserved-class seat or First Class observation saloon on one of the intercity express services departing from Colombo Fort. Booking in advance is recommended, especially around public holidays. The dry-zone scenery is particularly atmospheric during early morning or late afternoon light.

Poonewa Railway Station

Poonewa Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 237.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

5 trains call at Poonewa 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: Medawachchiya (towards Colombo) and Erattaperiyakulam.

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

Poonewa horario de la estación de ferrocarril

5 trenes paran en Poonewa en un día normal.

Línea del Norte · 237.7 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Centro-Norte

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
01:16 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Diario
03:56 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
12:51 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Diario
07:33 pm	Vavuniya		Diario
10:10 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

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Erattaperiyakulam Railway Stationunder 1 km
Ancient Sapumalgaskada Monastery4 km
Vavuniya Airport (VCCV)4 km
Vavuniya City4 km
Vavuniya Railway Station4 km
Vavuniya District4 km
Omanthai Railway Station5 km
Talawa Railway Station5 km
Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya11 km
Viralmurippuwa Railway Station11 km

Poonewa Railway Station

Poonewa horario de la estación de ferrocarril

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