How far is Pannipitiya from Colombo Fort by train?

Pannipitiya Station lies approximately 19 km from Colombo Fort along the Kelani Valley Line. The train journey typically takes around 45–60 minutes, depending on the service and number of stops along the route.

How many trains run to Pannipitiya per day?

Around 27 train services call at Pannipitiya on a typical day, running in both directions — towards Colombo Fort and towards Avissawella. Services are more frequent during morning and evening peak hours.

What stations are near Pannipitiya on the KV Line?

The station immediately before Pannipitiya on the way to Colombo is Maharagama, while Kottawa is the next station heading away from Colombo toward Avissawella.

What is the Kelani Valley Line?

The Kelani Valley Line is a narrow-gauge railway running from Colombo Fort south-east through the suburbs to Avissawella. It is one of Sri Lanka's oldest lines, originally built to move estate produce and now mainly serving commuters.

Can I travel from Colombo Airport to Pannipitiya by train?

There is no direct train link from Bandaranaike International Airport to the Kelani Valley Line. A private transfer or taxi to Pannipitiya is the most practical option from the airport.

Is Pannipitiya Station accessible from the city by road?

Yes, Pannipitiya is accessible via the High Level Road (A004) and through Maharagama. Road travel from central Colombo typically takes 30–60 minutes, though peak-hour congestion in this corridor can extend journey times significantly.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance for Pannipitiya?

Tickets for commuter services on the Kelani Valley Line are generally sold at the station window and do not require advance booking. Fares are modest by international standards, and the process is straightforward.

Pannipitiya Railway Station

Pannipitiya Railway Station is a station on the KV Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 19.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

27 trains call at Pannipitiya 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: Maharagama (towards Colombo) and Kottawa.

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

Pannipitiya 철도역 시간표

Pannipitiya에는 하루 평균 27 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

KV 선 · Colombo Fort에서 19.0 km · 서부주

출발	방면	운행
05:47 am	Colombo Fort	매일
06:08 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
06:43 am	Colombo Fort	평일 및 토요일만
07:00 am	Colombo Fort	매일
07:18 am	Colombo Fort	매일
07:40 am	Colombo Fort	평일 및 토요일만
08:13 am	Colombo Fort	매일
08:18 am	Kosgama	매일
08:28 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
01:37 pm	Kosgama	매일
02:32 pm	Colombo Fort	매일
02:46 pm	Padukka	평일 및 토요일만
04:18 pm	Colombo Fort	토요일만
04:18 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
05:09 pm	Avissawella	평일 및 일요일만
05:20 pm	Avissawella	토요일만
05:35 pm	Avissawella	평일 및 일요일만
06:03 pm	Kosgama	평일 및 일요일만
06:25 pm	Avissawella	매일
06:45 pm	Padukka	평일만
07:05 pm	Homagama	평일 및 일요일만
07:25 pm	Kosgama	매일
07:32 pm	Maradana	매일
08:10 pm	Padukka	평일만
08:55 pm	Avissawella	매일
09:01 pm	Maradana	매일
09:47 pm	Maradana

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Nearby places

13 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC), Kottawa1 km
Homagama Railway Station2 km
Kottawa Railway Station2 km
Kottawa2 km
Homagama Hospital Railway Station2 km
Waga Railway Station2 km
Makumbura Railway Station2 km
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama3 km
Panagoda Railway Station3 km
Athurugiriya5 km
Wataraka Railway Station6 km
Godagama Railway Station6 km
Madapatha6 km

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Pannipitiya 철도역 시간표

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