How far is Pannipitiya from Colombo Fort by train?

Pannipitiya Station lies approximately 19 km from Colombo Fort along the Kelani Valley Line. The train journey typically takes around 45–60 minutes, depending on the service and number of stops along the route.

How many trains run to Pannipitiya per day?

Around 27 train services call at Pannipitiya on a typical day, running in both directions — towards Colombo Fort and towards Avissawella. Services are more frequent during morning and evening peak hours.

What stations are near Pannipitiya on the KV Line?

The station immediately before Pannipitiya on the way to Colombo is Maharagama, while Kottawa is the next station heading away from Colombo toward Avissawella.

What is the Kelani Valley Line?

The Kelani Valley Line is a narrow-gauge railway running from Colombo Fort south-east through the suburbs to Avissawella. It is one of Sri Lanka's oldest lines, originally built to move estate produce and now mainly serving commuters.

Can I travel from Colombo Airport to Pannipitiya by train?

There is no direct train link from Bandaranaike International Airport to the Kelani Valley Line. A private transfer or taxi to Pannipitiya is the most practical option from the airport.

Is Pannipitiya Station accessible from the city by road?

Yes, Pannipitiya is accessible via the High Level Road (A004) and through Maharagama. Road travel from central Colombo typically takes 30–60 minutes, though peak-hour congestion in this corridor can extend journey times significantly.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance for Pannipitiya?

Tickets for commuter services on the Kelani Valley Line are generally sold at the station window and do not require advance booking. Fares are modest by international standards, and the process is straightforward.

Pannipitiya Railway Station

Pannipitiya Railway Station is a station on the KV Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 19.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the KV Line: Maharagama (towards Colombo) and Kottawa.

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

Pannipitiya — horaires de la gare

27 trains desservent Pannipitiya en moyenne par jour.

Ligne KV · 19.0 km de Colombo Fort · Province de l'Ouest

Départ	Direction	Circule
05:47 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
06:08 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:43 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
07:00 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
07:18 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
07:40 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
08:13 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
08:18 am	Kosgama	Tous les jours
08:28 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:37 pm	Kosgama	Tous les jours
02:32 pm	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
02:46 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
04:18 pm	Colombo Fort	Samedi uniquement
04:18 pm	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:09 pm	Avissawella	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
05:20 pm	Avissawella	Samedi uniquement
05:35 pm	Avissawella	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
06:03 pm	Kosgama	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
06:25 pm	Avissawella	Tous les jours
06:45 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:05 pm	Homagama	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
07:25 pm	Kosgama	Tous les jours
07:32 pm	Maradana	Tous les jours
08:10 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:55 pm	Avissawella	Tous les jours
09:01 pm	Maradana	Tous les jours
09:47 pm	Maradana

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.

Lieux à proximité

13 lieux dans un rayon d'environ 25 km, du plus proche au plus éloigné.

Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC), Kottawa1 km
Homagama Railway Station2 km
Kottawa Railway Station2 km
Kottawa2 km
Homagama Hospital Railway Station2 km
Waga Railway Station2 km
Makumbura Railway Station2 km
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama3 km
Panagoda Railway Station3 km
Athurugiriya5 km
Wataraka Railway Station6 km
Godagama Railway Station6 km
Madapatha6 km

Pannipitiya Railway Station

Pannipitiya — horaires de la gare

Lieux à proximité

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