How far is Waikkala Railway Station from Colombo?

Waikkala is approximately 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. Journey times vary by service but express trains typically cover the distance in roughly one to one-and-a-half hours.

Which stations are next to Waikkala on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Waikkala on the way to Colombo is Kochchikade, and the next station toward Puttalam is Bolawatte. Both are small stops serving the North Western Province coastal corridor.

How many trains stop at Waikkala per day?

Around 35 trains call at Waikkala on a typical day, covering both directions along the Puttalam Line. The exact number can vary on public holidays or during engineering works.

What province is Waikkala Railway Station in?

Waikkala station is in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. The broader area is characterised by coconut estates and small fishing communities.

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park from Waikkala by train?

Wilpattu National Park is in the Puttalam District but cannot be reached directly by rail. Continuing on the Puttalam Line toward Puttalam town and then arranging road transport is the most practical approach.

Is Waikkala Railway Station good for visiting Negombo?

Kochchikade station, one stop toward Colombo from Waikkala, is the closest rail point to Negombo town. Waikkala itself is slightly further north; a tuk-tuk from either station can connect you to Negombo's beach and lagoon areas.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

The Puttalam Line generally operates second-class and third-class carriages. It does not run the observation or first-class cars found on the hill-country routes, making it a straightforward commuter and regional service.

Waikkala Railway Station

Waikkala Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Kochchikade (towards Colombo) and Bolawatte.

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

Waikkala orario ferroviario

35 treni fermano a Waikkala in un giorno tipico.

Linea di Puttalam · 46.6 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia del Nord Occidentale

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
04:52 am	Maradana		Tutti i giorni
05:22 am	Colombo Fort		Solo sabato
05:22 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
05:35 am	Nooranagar		Tutti i giorni
05:54 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Solo giorni feriali
06:56 am	Maradana		Solo domenica
06:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
07:27 am	Chilaw		Tutti i giorni
09:52 am	Puttalam		Tutti i giorni
10:12 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
11:10 am	Chilaw		Tutti i giorni
11:28 am	Colombo Fort		Solo sabato e domenica
12:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali
01:30 pm	Nooranagar		Solo giorni feriali
01:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
02:45 pm	Madampe		Tutti i giorni
03:59 pm	Chilaw		Tutti i giorni
04:32 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali
04:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
05:26 pm	Chilaw		Solo sabato e domenica
06:13 pm	Chilaw		Solo giorni feriali
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sabato
06:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo domenica
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Solo giorni feriali
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Solo sabato
07:02 pm	Puttalam		Solo domenica
07:40 pm	Chilaw		Solo sabato e domenica
07:45 pm	Chilaw		Solo giorni feriali
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sabato
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo domenica
07:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali
08:40 pm	Chilaw		Solo giorni feriali
09:55 pm	Chilaw		Tutti i giorni

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