Where is Bolawatte Railway Station?

Bolawatte Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It lies approximately 48.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line, between Waikkala Station (toward Colombo) and Borelessa Station (toward Puttalam).

How many trains stop at Bolawatte Station per day?

Around 38 train services call at Bolawatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Puttalam Line. Services are distributed across the day, with peak frequency in the early morning and late afternoon to serve local commuters.

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte take?

The train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte typically takes between one and one-and-a-half hours, covering around 48.9 km. Journey time varies depending on the type of service and the number of intermediate stops.

What are the neighbouring stations to Bolawatte on the Puttalam Line?

Waikkala Station lies to the south of Bolawatte in the direction of Colombo, while Borelessa Station lies to the north in the direction of Puttalam. Both are relatively small halts on the same single-track line.

Is Wilpattu National Park accessible from Bolawatte or the Puttalam area?

Yes. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park by area, is accessible by road from the Puttalam area. Most visitors arrange a vehicle from Puttalam town or directly from Colombo or Negombo, as there is no direct rail link to the park entrance.

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

The Puttalam Line primarily serves commuters, fishing communities, and agricultural workers along Sri Lanka's North Western coastline. It runs from a junction near Colombo northward through Negombo and Chilaw to Puttalam, passing through coconut-growing lowlands and coastal wetland areas.

Are there any attractions near Bolawatte Station worth visiting?

The surrounding Puttalam District offers lagoon scenery, the Iranawila Rajamaha Viharaya temple, and road access to Wilpattu National Park. Negombo, a short train ride south, has a Dutch colonial fort, a working fishing harbour, and easy connections to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Can I buy a train ticket to Bolawatte online?

Sri Lanka Railways has expanded its online ticketing in recent years, and tickets for Puttalam Line services may be available through the official Sri Lanka Railways website or app. For most services on this line, seating is unreserved, so purchasing a ticket at Colombo Fort Station on the day of travel is also a common and straightforward option.

Bolawatte Railway Station

Bolawatte Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 48.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

38 trains call at Bolawatte 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: Waikkala (towards Colombo) and Borelessa.

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

Bolawatte spoorwegstation dienstregeling

38 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Bolawatte.

Puttalam-lijn · 48.9 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:48 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
05:18 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
05:18 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:49 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Alleen op werkdagen
05:51 am	Nooranagar		Dagelijks
06:16 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
06:51 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
06:51 am	Mount Lavinia		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:10 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
07:31 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
10:08 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
10:10 am	Puttalam		Dagelijks
11:14 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
01:40 pm	Nooranagar		Alleen op werkdagen
02:49 pm	Madampe		Dagelijks
04:03 pm	Chilaw		Dagelijks
04:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
04:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:57 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zondag
06:00 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
06:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
06:24 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
06:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zondag
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Alleen op werkdagen
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Alleen op zaterdag
07:06 pm	Puttalam		Alleen op zondag
07:44 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:50 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zondag
07:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Alleen op werkdagen
09:59 pm	Chilaw		Dagelijks

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