Where is Ganewatte Railway Station?

Ganewatte Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, 116.7 km from Colombo Fort. The station lies between Wellawa (toward Colombo) and Nagollagama (toward the north).

How many trains stop at Ganewatte Station per day?

Around 26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Northern Line. Services vary in class and stopping pattern, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable is recommended before you travel.

What is the telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station is 037-3989035. You can call to confirm timetable details or ask about local services.

Which stations are next to Ganewatte on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Wellawa, which lies to the south in the direction of Colombo, and Nagollagama, which lies to the north. Both are a short train ride away and are also served by the same Northern Line services.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Ganewatte take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Ganewatte covers around 116.7 km and typically takes between two and a half and three hours, depending on whether you are on an express or a slow train. Journey times can vary, so it is best to check the specific service before boarding.

Is Ganewatte Station a good base for exploring Kurunegala?

Ganewatte Station is a small wayside stop rather than a main interchange, but it gives access to the broader Kurunegala District by road. The district is home to the historic rock town of Kurunegala and several Buddhist temples, making it worth a day's exploration for travellers on the Northern Line.

Can I buy train tickets at Ganewatte Station?

Tickets for unreserved and second-class seats can generally be purchased at the station counter or on board certain services. For reserved or first-class seats on longer express trains, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially around public holidays.

Ganewatte Railway Station

Ganewatte Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 116.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Ganewatte 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: Wellawa (towards Colombo) and Nagollagama.

Station telephone: 037-3989035.

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

Ganewatte — horaires de la gare

26 trains desservent Ganewatte en moyenne par jour.

Ligne du Nord · 116.7 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Nord-Ouest

Téléphone de la gare : 037-3989035

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
12:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Tous les jours
12:42 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Tous les jours
03:55 am	Maradana · part d'ici		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
03:55 am	Polgahawela · part d'ici		Dimanche uniquement
05:13 am	Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
05:13 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:50 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
05:58 am	Kurunegala		Tous les jours
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
07:17 am	Maho		Tous les jours
08:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Tous les jours
09:42 am	Maho		Tous les jours
11:49 am	Kurunegala		Tous les jours
12:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Tous les jours
02:43 pm	Polgahawela		Tous les jours
02:45 pm	Maho		Tous les jours
02:45 pm	Maho		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
04:01 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Tous les jours
04:03 pm	Vavuniya		Tous les jours
05:45 pm	Kurunegala		Tous les jours
07:13 pm	Maho		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:20 pm	Maho		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:44 pm	Maho		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:59 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:18 pm	Maho		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:51 pm	terminus ici · depuis Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement

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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