How far is Saliyapura Station from Colombo Fort?

Saliyapura Station is 210.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. The journey takes several hours depending on whether you travel by intercity express or a stopping service.

How many trains stop at Saliyapura per day?

Around 12 trains typically call at Saliyapura on any given day, running in both northbound and southbound directions. Services are more frequent at peak commuter hours, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is recommended.

What is the nearest major station to Saliyapura?

Anuradhapura Station is the nearest major interchange, located to the south along the Northern Line. Mihintale Junction is the immediate neighbouring station between Saliyapura and Anuradhapura.

Which province is Saliyapura Station in?

Saliyapura Station is in the Anuradhapura District, within Sri Lanka's North Central Province. The area is part of the dry zone and sits close to some of the island's most significant ancient heritage sites.

Can I visit Mihintale from Saliyapura by train?

Yes — Mihintale Junction station is the stop between Saliyapura and Anuradhapura on the Northern Line, and it provides rail access to the Mihintale pilgrimage hill. From the junction you would typically travel by tuk-tuk or taxi the remaining distance to the site.

What is the Northern Line in Sri Lanka?

The Northern Line is one of Sri Lanka Railways' main long-distance routes, running from Colombo Fort in the west through Anuradhapura and Vavuniya to Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in the far north. It traverses the dry zone and connects the commercial capital with the cultural and historical heartland of the North Central Province.

Is there road access to Saliyapura in addition to the train?

Yes, the Anuradhapura District is well served by road. The A9 highway passes through the region, and private taxis or hired vehicles offer a flexible alternative to the train for exploring multiple sites across North Central Province in a single day.

Saliyapura Railway Station

Saliyapura Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 210.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

12 trains call at Saliyapura 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: Mihintale Junction (towards Colombo) and Parasangahawewa.

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

Saliyapura — horaires de la gare

12 trains desservent Saliyapura en moyenne par jour.

Ligne du Nord · 210.7 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Centre-Nord

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
04:35 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
05:27 am	Medawachchiya		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:02 am	Anuradhapura		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:05 am	Anuradhapura		Tous les jours
01:29 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Tous les jours
01:57 pm	Medawachchiya		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
03:21 pm	Anuradhapura		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
05:11 pm	Talaimannar Pier		Tous les jours
05:12 pm	Medawachchiya		Tous les jours
06:29 pm	Anuradhapura		Tous les jours
06:55 pm	Vavuniya		Tous les jours
10:47 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-21. 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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Saliyapura Railway Station

Saliyapura — horaires de la gare

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