Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam 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: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

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

Puttalam raudteejaam sõiduplaanid

Tüüpilisel päeval peatub Puttalam jaamas 14 rongi.

Puttalam liin · 135.1 km Colombo Fortist · Loode-provints

Jaama telefon: 032-2265271

Väljub	Suund	Sõidab
04:30 am	Maradana · alguspeatus	Ainult pühapäeval
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · alguspeatus	Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
08:20 am	Nooranagar	Iga päev
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Ainult tööpäevadel
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
12:38 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Colombo Fort	Iga päev
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · alguspeatus	Ainult tööpäevadel
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	Ainult tööpäevadel
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · alguspeatus	Ainult laupäeval
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · alguspeatus	Ainult pühapäeval
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	Ainult tööpäevadel
09:05 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Colombo Fort	Ainult tööpäevadel
09:05 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Colombo Fort	Ainult laupäeval
09:21 pm	lõpp-peatus · alates Colombo Fort	Ainult pühapäeval

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