How many trains stop at Thandikulam Station per day?

Approximately four trains call at Thandikulam Station on a typical day. These services run along the Northern Line in both directions, connecting toward Vavuniya and Colombo in the south and toward Kilinochchi and Jaffna in the north. It is advisable to confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel.

Which railway line passes through Thandikulam?

Thandikulam is served by the Northern Line, the main rail corridor linking Colombo Fort Station with Jaffna in the far north of Sri Lanka. This line was restored and reopened after extensive rehabilitation work following the end of the civil conflict in 2009.

Is Thandikulam Station in Vavuniya District?

Yes, Thandikulam Station is located in the Vavuniya District of Sri Lanka's Northern Province. It lies along the A9 corridor, north of Vavuniya town, in a predominantly dry-zone rural area.

How long does the train from Colombo to Thandikulam take?

Travel time from Colombo Fort to the Vavuniya area, where Thandikulam is located, is typically around four to five hours depending on the specific service and number of stops. Thandikulam itself is a short distance north of Vavuniya town.

What facilities are available at Thandikulam Station?

Thandikulam is a small station with basic facilities including a platform, ticket office, and waiting area. There are no large shops or restaurants on-site, so travellers should come prepared with water and food for longer journeys.

Was Thandikulam Station affected by the Sri Lankan civil war?

Yes, like much of the Northern Line, railway operations in this area were severely disrupted during the decades of armed conflict. The station and surrounding rail infrastructure were restored as part of post-war rehabilitation efforts, with services resuming in the years following the end of the conflict in 2009.

What is there to see near Thandikulam Station?

The area around Thandikulam falls within the Vavuniya border zone, which is home to the historically significant Madhu Church pilgrimage site and is close to the Madhu Road Sanctuary. Travelling further north along the line brings you to Kilinochchi and eventually Jaffna, both of which offer rich cultural and historical interest.

Thandikulam Railway Station

Thandikulam Railway Station is a station in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province.

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

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

Thandikulam — horaires de la gare

4 trains desservent Thandikulam en moyenne par jour.

Province du Nord

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
01:45 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Tous les jours
11:53 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Tous les jours
12:23 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Tous les jours
09:41 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	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

9 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Kimbulagala7 km
Puliyankulam Railway Station8 km
Konagarayankulam10 km
Mamaduwa15 km
Nedunkeni15 km
Ancient Sapumalgaskada Monastery15 km
Omanthai Railway Station15 km
Cheddiikulam Railway Station16 km
Cheddikulam16 km

Thandikulam Railway Station

Thandikulam — horaires de la gare

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