Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam 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: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

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

Puttalam鉄道駅時刻表

通常、Puttalamには1日14本の列車が停車します。

Puttalam線 · Colombo Fortから135.1キロメートル · 北西部州

駅電話番号： 032-2265271

発車	方面	運行日
04:30 am	Maradana · 当駅始発	日曜日のみ
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · 当駅始発	平日・土曜日のみ
08:20 am	Nooranagar	毎日
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	平日のみ
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	土曜日・日曜日のみ
12:38 pm	当駅終着 · Colombo Fort発	毎日
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · 当駅始発	平日のみ
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	平日のみ
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · 当駅始発	土曜日のみ
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · 当駅始発	日曜日のみ
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	平日のみ
09:05 pm	当駅終着 · Colombo Fort発	平日のみ
09:05 pm	当駅終着 · Colombo Fort発	土曜日のみ
09:21 pm	当駅終着 · Colombo Fort発	日曜日のみ

時刻表はスリランカ鉄道の公式ダイヤを転載しています、最終確認：2026-09-14。時刻は予告なく変更される場合があります。ご乗車前に鉄道会社へご確認ください。ネットワーク全体はスリランカ鉄道駅一覧でご覧いただけます。

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Puttalam鉄道駅時刻表

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