How far is Chilaw Station from Colombo Fort?

Chilaw Station is 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours depending on the service and intermediate stops.

How many trains run to Chilaw per day?

Around 36 trains call at Chilaw Station on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services are more frequent in the mornings and evenings. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways as schedules can change.

What are the stations next to Chilaw on the Puttalam Line?

Sawarana is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Bangadeniya is the neighbouring station towards Puttalam. Both are small stops serving the surrounding coastal communities.

What is the contact number for Chilaw Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 032-2222271. You can call to confirm train times or get information about specific services on the day of travel.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Chilaw?

Yes, trains on the Puttalam Line depart from Colombo Fort Station and call at Chilaw without requiring a change. The line branches off the Main Line at Ragama and follows the coast northward.

What is Chilaw known for as a destination?

Chilaw is a small coastal town noted for its lagoon, active fishing community, and the nearby Munneswaram Hindu temple complex. It offers a quieter, less touristed alternative to Sri Lanka's busier beach resorts and is popular for day trips from Colombo.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Chilaw by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chilaw. The most practical options are a private transfer directly to Chilaw or taking a taxi to Colombo Fort and then catching a train on the Puttalam Line. Private airport transfers to Chilaw hotels are also widely available.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Chilaw 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: Sawarana (towards Colombo) and Bangadeniya.

Station telephone: 032-2222271.

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

Chilaw — horaires de la gare

36 trains desservent Chilaw en moyenne par jour.

Ligne de Puttalam · 82.5 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Nord-Ouest

Téléphone de la gare : 032-2222271

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
03:50 am	Maradana · part d'ici		Tous les jours
04:20 am	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Samedi uniquement
04:20 am	Maradana · part d'ici		Jours ouvrables uniquement
04:50 am	Panadura · part d'ici	Muthu Kumari	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:30 am	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:50 am	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
05:50 am	Mount Lavinia		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:15 am	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Tous les jours
07:04 am	Nooranagar		Tous les jours
08:28 am	terminus ici · depuis Aluthgama		Tous les jours
09:10 am	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Tous les jours
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
11:20 am	Puttalam		Tous les jours
12:11 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
12:40 pm	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Tous les jours
02:38 pm	Nooranagar		Jours ouvrables uniquement
03:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:00 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Samedi uniquement
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Dimanche uniquement
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · part d'ici		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
06:42 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
06:45 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:00 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
07:15 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Samedi uniquement
08:06 pm	Puttalam		Dimanche uniquement
08:41 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
08:48 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
09:41 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
10:56 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-14. Les horaires peuvent changer sans préavis — veuillez confirmer auprès de la gare avant de voyager. Découvrez l'ensemble du réseau sur le liste des gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka.

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Chilaw — horaires de la gare

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