How many trains stop at Free Trade Zone Railway Station per day?

Around 43 trains call at Free Trade Zone Station on a typical day. This includes services running in both directions — northbound toward Negombo and Puttalam, and southbound toward Colombo Fort. The exact number varies slightly on weekends and public holidays.

What was Free Trade Zone Railway Station previously called?

The station was formerly known as Katunayake South before being renamed Free Trade Zone Railway Station to reflect its role serving the nearby Katunayake Export Processing Zone. Older timetables or maps may still reference the previous name.

Can I take a train from Colombo to the Katunayake Free Trade Zone?

Yes. Northbound trains on the Colombo Fort–Puttalam coastal line stop at Free Trade Zone Station in Katunayake. The journey from Colombo Fort typically takes under an hour depending on the service. Check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable for specific departure times.

Is Free Trade Zone Station near Colombo Airport?

The station is located in the Katunayake area, which is close to Bandaranaike International Airport. However, there is no direct rail connection into the airport terminal itself. A short taxi or tuk-tuk ride is needed to bridge the distance between the station and the airport.

Which province is Free Trade Zone Railway Station in?

It is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, within the Gampaha District. The station sits roughly 28 kilometres north of Colombo Fort along the main coastal railway line.

Is Free Trade Zone Station busy during peak hours?

Yes. The station primarily serves workers commuting to and from the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, so it can be very crowded during morning and evening factory shift changes. Travelling outside these windows — typically before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m. — will generally be more comfortable.

Do trains from Free Trade Zone Station run on weekends?

A reduced number of services operate on weekends and public holidays compared to weekday schedules. It is recommended to check the current timetable directly with Sri Lanka Railways before planning a weekend journey through this station.

Free Trade Zone Railway Station

Free Trade Zone Railway Station is a station in the Western Province.

43 trains call at Free Trade Zone on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

(formerly Katunayake South).

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

Free Trade Zone — horaires de la gare

43 trains desservent Free Trade Zone en moyenne par jour.

Province de l'Ouest

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
05:07 am	Nooranagar		Tous les jours
05:20 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
05:59 am	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
05:59 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:07 am	Negombo		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:26 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:41 am	Chilaw		Tous les jours
07:04 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
07:28 am	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
07:50 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
08:06 am	Negombo		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:58 am	Negombo		Jours ouvrables uniquement
09:08 am	Puttalam		Tous les jours
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
10:40 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
10:42 am	Chilaw		Tous les jours
12:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
01:02 pm	Nooranagar		Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
02:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
02:17 pm	Madampe		Tous les jours
03:31 pm	Chilaw		Tous les jours
04:47 pm	Chilaw		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
05:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
05:44 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:54 pm	Negombo		Tous les jours
06:13 pm	Puttalam		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:14 pm	Puttalam		Samedi uniquement
06:27 pm	Puttalam		Dimanche uniquement
06:37 pm	Negombo		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:12 pm	Chilaw		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:13 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
08:12 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
09:27 pm	Chilaw		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.

Nearby places

12 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Katunayake Cityunder 1 km
Katunayake Railway Stationunder 1 km
Liyanagemulla Railway Stationunder 1 km
Seeduwa Railway Stationunder 1 km
Airport Counter1 km
City to Colombo Airport Transfers1 km
City to Katunayake Airport Transfers1 km
Airport Cab1 km
Alawatupitiya Railway Station3 km
Seeduwa City6 km
Minuwangoda7 km
Maha Oya7 km