How far is Kattuwa Railway Station from Colombo?

Kattuwa Station is 42.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service and the number of intermediate stops.

Which stations are next to Kattuwa on the Puttalam Line?

Negombo Station lies to the south of Kattuwa (toward Colombo), and Kochchikade Station lies to the north. Both are short distances away, making connections straightforward.

How many trains a day stop at Kattuwa Station?

Around 34 trains call at Kattuwa on a typical day, running in both directions. Services are more frequent during commuter peak hours in the morning and evening.

Can I get to Negombo from Kattuwa by train?

Yes. Negombo is the next major station south of Kattuwa on the Puttalam Line. Trains run regularly between the two stations throughout the day, and the journey takes only a few minutes.

Is Kattuwa Station close to Colombo Airport?

Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is roughly 30 to 35 km from Kattuwa by road. There is no direct rail connection to the airport, but a taxi or tuk-tuk from the station or nearby Negombo provides a practical transfer option.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

Puttalam Line trains generally offer second- and third-class seating without reserved air-conditioned carriages. Unreserved seating is the norm, so arriving a few minutes before departure during busy periods is advisable.

Is the Puttalam Line a good option for tourists?

The Puttalam Line is less frequented by tourists than the famous hill-country routes, which gives it a more local, everyday feel. It suits travellers interested in the northwest coast, Negombo, or simply experiencing Sri Lankan commuter rail life without the crowds.

Kattuwa Railway Station

Kattuwa Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 42.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

34 trains call at Kattuwa 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: Negombo (towards Colombo) and Kochchikade.

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

Kattuwa — horaires de la gare

34 trains desservent Kattuwa en moyenne par jour.

Ligne de Puttalam · 42.1 km de Colombo Fort · Province de l'Ouest

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
05:00 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
05:27 am	Nooranagar		Tous les jours
05:39 am	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
05:39 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:05 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:01 am	Chilaw		Tous les jours
07:06 am	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
07:06 am	Mount Lavinia		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
09:41 am	Puttalam		Tous les jours
10:20 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
11:02 am	Chilaw		Tous les jours
12:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
12:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:22 pm	Nooranagar		Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
02:37 pm	Madampe		Tous les jours
03:51 pm	Chilaw		Tous les jours
04:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
05:17 pm	Chilaw		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
06:04 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:31 pm	Puttalam		Samedi uniquement
06:39 pm	Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
06:44 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:44 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
06:53 pm	Puttalam		Dimanche uniquement
07:32 pm	Chilaw		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
07:34 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
08:04 pm	Colombo Fort		Dimanche uniquement
08:32 pm	Chilaw		Jours ouvrables uniquement
09:47 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.

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