How far is Pinnawala Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Pinnawala Railway Station is approximately 42.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Kelani Valley Line. The train journey typically takes between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on the service and number of stops.

How many trains run to Pinnawala Station per day?

Around 18 trains call at Pinnawala on a typical day, running in both directions along the KV Line. Services may vary on public holidays, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is recommended.

Which stations are next to Pinnawala on the KV Line?

Uggalla is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Gammana is the next station further inland. Pinnawala sits between these two halts on the Kelani Valley narrow-gauge branch.

Can I reach Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train?

Yes, though the orphanage is not directly at the station. From Pinnawala Railway Station, a short three-wheeler ride connects you to the orphanage. Most visitors arrive by road, but the train is a scenic alternative for independent travellers.

Is it safe to travel alone on the Kelani Valley Line?

The KV Line is a regular commuter and passenger service used daily by locals, and solo travel is generally safe and straightforward. Standard travel precautions — keeping belongings close and being aware of your stop — apply as they would on any public transport.

What province is Pinnawala Railway Station in?

Pinnawala Station is in the Colombo District, Western Province of Sri Lanka. The area transitions into rural low-country landscape shortly west of the Kegalle district boundary.

Do trains from Pinnawala connect to Kandy?

The Kelani Valley Line does not run directly to Kandy. To reach Kandy by rail from Pinnawala, you would need to travel back to Colombo Fort and change to the Main Line or Puttalam Line. Road travel is more direct for the Pinnawala–Kandy route.

Pinnawala Railway Station

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

18 trains call at Pinnawala 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: Uggalla (towards Colombo) and Gammana.

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

Pinnawala orario ferroviario

18 treni fermano a Pinnawala in un giorno tipico.

Linea KV · 42.1 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Occidentale

Partenza	Verso	Effettua servizio
04:51 am	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
05:32 am	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
06:06 am	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
06:29 am	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
06:51 am	Colombo Fort	Solo giorni feriali e sabato
07:17 am	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
09:12 am	Kosgama	Tutti i giorni
10:10 am	Maharagama	Tutti i giorni
01:32 pm	Colombo Fort	Tutti i giorni
02:44 pm	Kosgama	Tutti i giorni
04:08 pm	Homagama	Tutti i giorni
06:04 pm	Avissawella	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
06:16 pm	Avissawella	Solo sabato
06:29 pm	Avissawella	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
06:54 pm	Kosgama	Solo giorni feriali e domenica
07:21 pm	Avissawella	Tutti i giorni
08:21 pm	Kosgama	Tutti i giorni
09:51 pm	Avissawella	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.

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Pinnawala orario ferroviario

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