How far is Arachchikattuwa Railway Station from Colombo?

Arachchikattuwa is 96.2 km from Colombo Fort Station along the Puttalam Line. The train journey typically takes around two to three hours depending on the service and number of stops made along the way.

Which trains stop at Arachchikattuwa Station?

Around 14 trains call at Arachchikattuwa on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services include both express and stopping trains; the exact timetable varies by day, so checking with Sri Lanka Railways before travel is recommended.

What station comes after Arachchikattuwa towards Puttalam?

The next station north of Arachchikattuwa, in the direction of Puttalam, is Anawilundawa. In the opposite direction, towards Colombo, the preceding station is Bangadeniya.

What is there to do near Arachchikattuwa?

The Anawilundawa Wetlands Ramsar sanctuary is close by and is a good destination for birdwatching. The coastal area also has traditional fishing communities, and Wilpattu National Park — one of Sri Lanka's largest wildlife reserves — is accessible by road from the region.

Is there accommodation near Arachchikattuwa Railway Station?

Accommodation options directly at Arachchikattuwa are very limited. Travellers generally base themselves in Chilaw to the south or Puttalam to the north, where a broader range of guesthouses and small hotels is available.

Can I visit Wilpattu National Park from Arachchikattuwa?

Wilpattu National Park's main entrance at Hunuwilgama is accessible by road from the Arachchikattuwa area, though you will need to arrange private transport as there is no direct public bus link from the station to the park gate. It is worth combining a Puttalam Line train journey with a road transfer to the park for a full day out.

What is the Puttalam Line like as a train journey?

The Puttalam Line runs close to Sri Lanka's west coast, passing lagoons, coconut groves, salt pans, and rural villages. It is a slower, more local experience than the famous Hill Country line, but gives an authentic view of everyday life in the North Western Province.

Arachchikattuwa Railway Station

Arachchikattuwa Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways. It lies 96.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Arachchikattuwa 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: Bangadeniya (towards Colombo) and Anawilundawa.

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

Arachchikattuwa 철도역 시간표

Arachchikattuwa에는 하루 평균 14 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

Puttalam 선 · Colombo Fort에서 96.2 km

출발	방면	운행
05:28 am	Maradana	일요일만
05:28 am	Mount Lavinia	평일 및 토요일만
07:22 am	Nooranagar	매일
10:54 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
10:54 am	Colombo Fort	토요일 및 일요일만
11:39 am	Puttalam	매일
02:33 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
02:56 pm	Nooranagar	평일만
05:44 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
05:46 pm	Colombo Fort	토요일만
05:46 pm	Colombo Fort	일요일만
08:06 pm	Puttalam	평일만
08:06 pm	Puttalam	토요일만
08:24 pm	Puttalam	일요일만

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