How many trains stop at Battaluoya station per day?

Around 14 trains typically call at Battaluoya on a standard operating day. These are all stopping services on the Puttalam Line; no intercity express trains serve this station. Exact numbers can vary slightly on weekends or public holidays.

How far is Battaluoya station from Colombo Fort?

Battaluoya is 101.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By stopping train, the journey typically takes around three hours or more, depending on the specific service and intermediate stops.

Which stations are next to Battaluoya on the Puttalam Line?

Anawilundawa station lies toward Colombo, and Pulachchikulam station continues in the direction of Puttalam. Both are small wayside stops serving local communities and surrounding rural areas.

What is the Puttalam Line in Sri Lanka?

The Puttalam Line is a branch rail line that runs northwest from Ragama junction, passing through Negombo and continuing along the coast into the Puttalam District. It is one of Sri Lanka's older lines and serves communities across the North Western Province.

What is near Battaluoya station worth visiting?

The Anawilundawa Ramsar wetland sanctuary is a short distance from the neighbouring station and is excellent for birdwatching. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park, is also accessible from the Puttalam District for those willing to arrange onward road transport.

Can tourists travel by train on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, the Puttalam Line is open to all passengers including tourists. Tickets are purchased at any Sri Lanka Railways booking office. The route offers an authentic local travel experience, though facilities on board are basic compared to intercity services.

Is there road transport from Battaluoya station to Wilpattu?

There is no direct rail link to Wilpattu National Park's main entrance. From Battaluoya or nearby Puttalam stations, travellers typically arrange a tuk-tuk or hire a private vehicle to reach the park. Journey times depend on the specific park gate being used.

Battaluoya Railway Station

Battaluoya Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 101.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Battaluoya 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: Anawilundawa (towards Colombo) and Pulachchikulam.

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

Battaluoya spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Battaluoya.

Puttalam-lijn · 101.9 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
05:18 am	Maradana	Alleen op zondag
05:18 am	Mount Lavinia	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:32 am	Nooranagar	Dagelijks
10:44 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
10:44 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
11:49 am	Puttalam	Dagelijks
02:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
03:06 pm	Nooranagar	Alleen op werkdagen
05:34 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
05:36 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag
05:36 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zondag
08:16 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op werkdagen
08:16 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zaterdag
08:34 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zondag

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