Where is Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station?

Erukkalam Pendu is on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province. It lies approximately 128.9 km from Colombo Fort. The station sits between Madurankuliya (towards Colombo) and Palavi (towards Puttalam).

How many trains stop at Erukkalam Pendu per day?

Around 14 train services typically call at Erukkalam Pendu on a normal operating day, running in both directions. Travellers should confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel, as schedules are subject to change.

How do I travel from Colombo to Erukkalam Pendu by train?

Take a train from Colombo Fort Station on the Puttalam Line, which may require a change at Ragama Junction. The distance is roughly 128.9 km and most services on this section are stopping trains, so allow several hours for the journey.

What is near Erukkalam Pendu Station?

The surrounding area includes Puttalam Lagoon, traditional fishing villages, and coconut plantations typical of the North Western Province. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park, is also accessible from this general region.

Is the Puttalam Line scenic for tourists?

Yes, though in a quieter way than the more famous hill-country or coastal lines. The Puttalam Line passes through dry-zone scrub, lagoon landscapes, and fishing communities, offering a less-touristed perspective on Sri Lanka's coastal north-west.

What is the nearest large town to Erukkalam Pendu Station?

Puttalam is the nearest significant town, located further along the line. Chilaw is another accessible town for those travelling from the Colombo direction. Both are reachable by train on the Puttalam Line.

Can I visit Wilpattu National Park using Erukkalam Pendu Station?

The Puttalam Line corridor brings you into the general region of Wilpattu National Park, but the park entrance is not within walking distance of the station. Onward transport by road — typically a tuk-tuk or private vehicle from Puttalam — is necessary to reach the park gates.

Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station

Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 128.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Erukkalam Pendu 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: Madurankuliya (towards Colombo) and Palavi.

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

Erukkalam Pendu spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Erukkalam Pendu.

Puttalam-lijn · 128.9 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
04:42 am	Maradana	Alleen op zondag
04:42 am	Mount Lavinia	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:08 am	Nooranagar	Dagelijks
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
12:26 pm	Puttalam	Dagelijks
01:45 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
03:42 pm	Nooranagar	Alleen op werkdagen
04:58 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zondag
08:52 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op werkdagen
08:52 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zaterdag
09:10 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zondag

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