Is Avissawella the last stop on the Kelani Valley Line?

Yes, Avissawella is the terminus of the Kelani Valley (KV) Line. The immediately preceding station towards Colombo is Puwakpitiya. Trains run between Colombo Fort and Avissawella, covering approximately 61.2 km of narrow-gauge track.

How many trains run to Avissawella each day?

Around ten services call at Avissawella on a typical operating day. Frequency is highest during morning and evening commuter periods. For exact times and days of operation, check the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable, as schedules are updated periodically.

How long does the train from Colombo to Avissawella take?

The journey typically takes between two and two and a half hours, depending on the specific service and any delays. The train departs from Colombo Fort Station and travels the full length of the KV Line without requiring a change.

What is the Kelani Valley Line like compared to other Sri Lanka train routes?

The KV Line runs on narrow gauge (762 mm), making it distinct from the main Sri Lanka Railways network. It passes through rubber estates and river valleys rather than the dramatic hill-country scenery of the Kandy-to-Ella route. The line carries mainly local commuters, so it is rarely crowded with tourists and feels authentically local.

What is there to do near Avissawella Station?

The Makandawa Rainforest is the area's most notable natural attraction, offering guided walks, birdwatching and rope bridges through lowland forest. The town itself sits near the site of the historic Sitawaka Kingdom, and the Kelani River provides riverside scenery and recreation.

Can I visit Avissawella as a day trip from Colombo?

A day trip is feasible, especially by private car, which takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours from central Colombo. Taking the train one way and returning by road is a popular option that allows you to experience the KV Line without retracing the same route.

What is the station telephone number for Avissawella Railway Station?

The station can be reached on 036-2222271. Note that English-language assistance may be limited, so it helps to have a Sinhala-speaking contact if you need to make detailed enquiries about schedules or services.

Avissawella Railway Station

Avissawella Railway Station is a station on the KV Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 61.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

10 trains call at Avissawella 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: Puwakpitiya (towards Colombo).

Station telephone: 036-2222271.

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

Avissawella orario ferroviario

10 treni fermano a Avissawella in un giorno tipico.

Linea KV · 61.2 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Occidentale

Telefono della stazione: 036-2222271

Partenza	Verso	Effettua servizio
04:45 am	Colombo Fort · parte da qui	Tutti i giorni
05:25 am	Colombo Fort · parte da qui	Tutti i giorni
06:30 am	Colombo Fort · parte da qui	Tutti i giorni
12:35 pm	Colombo Fort · parte da qui	Tutti i giorni
06:52 pm	termina qui · da Colombo Fort	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
07:04 pm	termina qui · da Colombo Fort	Solo sabato
07:12 pm	termina qui · da Colombo Fort	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
07:15 pm	Padukka · parte da qui	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
08:09 pm	termina qui · da Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
10:38 pm	termina qui · da Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni

Orario riprodotto dagli orari pubblicati da Sri Lanka Railways, ultimo controllo 2026-09-14. Gli orari possono variare senza preavviso — verificare con la ferrovia prima di viaggiare. Consulta l'intera rete su elenco delle stazioni ferroviarie dello Sri Lanka.

Nearby places

11 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Maniyangama Raja Maha Viharayaunder 1 km
Seethawaka Botanical Gardenunder 1 km
Avissawella Cityunder 1 km
Kumari Ella Falls2 km
Wet Zone Botanic Gardens3 km
Ranmudu Ella Falls4 km
Ruwanwella City5 km
Leisure World Theme Park5 km
Gammana Railway Station5 km
Nawagamuwa Paththini Dewalaya10 km
Bulathkohupitiya10 km

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Avissawella orario ferroviario

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