Question 1

How far is Maho from Colombo by train?

Accepted Answer

Maho Railway Station is 138.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Most intercity express services cover the journey in roughly two and a half to three hours, while slower stopping trains take longer. Around 36 trains call at Maho on a typical day, so there are options throughout the morning and afternoon.

Question 2

Which trains stop at Maho Station?

Accepted Answer

Maho is served by intercity expresses and stopping trains on the Northern Line running between Colombo Fort and destinations including Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, and Jaffna. Puttalam-branch services also pass through the station. It is a junction stop, so connections are generally available in multiple directions.

Question 3

What is near Maho Railway Station to visit?

Accepted Answer

The most significant nearby attraction is Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, a 13th-century medieval capital roughly 12 km from the station. Wilpattu National Park is accessible by road in about an hour to the west, and Arankele forest monastery is within the broader region. The area also offers easy access to Ridi Viharaya cave temple.

Question 4

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Maho Station?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Maho is one of the most convenient rail access points for Wilpattu. There is no direct public bus to the park gate, so you will need a private transfer or an organised safari pickup from the station. Several Wilpattu camps offer transfers directly from Maho.

Question 5

What are the neighbouring stations to Maho on the Northern Line?

Accepted Answer

In the direction of Colombo, the neighbouring station is Timbiriyagedara. Toward Anuradhapura, the next station is Randenigama. Maho itself is also the junction where the Puttalam branch line diverges from the main Northern Line.

Question 6

Is there accommodation near Maho Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation options in Maho town are limited. Most visitors base themselves at safari lodges near Wilpattu, or in Kurunegala town further south. There is at least one guesthouse-style property in the immediate Maho area catering to travellers exploring Yapahuwa and the surrounding heritage sites.

Question 7

How do I contact Maho Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

The station can be reached by telephone on 037-2275271. For timetable and booking queries, Sri Lanka Railways' main booking offices in Colombo Fort or the online reservation system are also available for advance seat reservations on intercity services.

Question 8

What is Yapahuwa and how do I get there from Maho?

Accepted Answer

Yapahuwa is a 13th-century fortified rock capital located approximately 12 km from Maho station. It was briefly used as the royal capital and served as a repository for the Tooth Relic of the Buddha. From Maho station, a three-wheeler or taxi is the easiest way to reach the site, as public bus services are infrequent.

Väljub	Suund	Rong	Sõidab
12:00 am (Next day)	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Iga päev
12:53 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Iga päev
12:55 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Iga päev
02:00 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Iga päev
04:45 am	Colombo Fort · alguspeatus		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
04:45 am	Maradana · alguspeatus		Ainult tööpäevadel
05:10 am	Kurunegala · alguspeatus		Iga päev
05:20 am	Colombo Fort · alguspeatus		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
06:12 am	Batticaloa · alguspeatus		Iga päev
06:16 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Iga päev
06:43 am	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
07:50 am	lõpp-peatus · alates Polgahawela		Iga päev
09:15 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Iga päev
09:18 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Iga päev
10:25 am	lõpp-peatus · alates Kurunegala		Iga päev
10:32 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Iga päev
10:50 am	Kurunegala · alguspeatus		Iga päev
11:55 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Iga päev
12:02 pm	Anuradhapura	Intercity	Ainult laupäeval
01:45 pm	Polgahawela · alguspeatus		Iga päev
02:16 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Iga päev
03:29 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Kurunegala		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
03:35 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Iga päev
04:29 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Kurunegala		Iga päev
04:38 pm	Vavuniya		Iga päev
04:40 pm	Kurunegala · alguspeatus		Iga päev
05:20 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Iga päev
06:34 pm	Colombo Fort		Ainult pühapäeval
06:36 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Batticaloa		Iga päev
07:40 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Polgahawela		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
08:03 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Kurunegala		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
08:28 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Kurunegala		Ainult tööpäevadel
08:45 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Colombo Fort		Ainult tööpäevadel
09:19 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Polgahawela		Ainult tööpäevadel
10:10 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Iga päev
10:50 pm	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Iga päev

Maho Railway Station

Maho raudteejaam sõiduplaanid

Nearby places

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Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Yapahuwa Paradise Resort, Maho City

Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mahoora Safari Camping, Wilpattu City