Where is Ganewatte Railway Station?

Ganewatte Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, 116.7 km from Colombo Fort. The station lies between Wellawa (toward Colombo) and Nagollagama (toward the north).

How many trains stop at Ganewatte Station per day?

Around 26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Northern Line. Services vary in class and stopping pattern, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable is recommended before you travel.

What is the telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station is 037-3989035. You can call to confirm timetable details or ask about local services.

Which stations are next to Ganewatte on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Wellawa, which lies to the south in the direction of Colombo, and Nagollagama, which lies to the north. Both are a short train ride away and are also served by the same Northern Line services.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Ganewatte take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Ganewatte covers around 116.7 km and typically takes between two and a half and three hours, depending on whether you are on an express or a slow train. Journey times can vary, so it is best to check the specific service before boarding.

Is Ganewatte Station a good base for exploring Kurunegala?

Ganewatte Station is a small wayside stop rather than a main interchange, but it gives access to the broader Kurunegala District by road. The district is home to the historic rock town of Kurunegala and several Buddhist temples, making it worth a day's exploration for travellers on the Northern Line.

Can I buy train tickets at Ganewatte Station?

Tickets for unreserved and second-class seats can generally be purchased at the station counter or on board certain services. For reserved or first-class seats on longer express trains, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially around public holidays.

Ganewatte Railway Station

Ganewatte Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 116.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Wellawa (towards Colombo) and Nagollagama.

Station telephone: 037-3989035.

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

Ganewatte spoorwegstation dienstregeling

26 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Ganewatte.

Noordelijke lijn · 116.7 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 037-3989035

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
12:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagelijks
12:42 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
03:55 am	Maradana · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
03:55 am	Polgahawela · begint hier		Alleen op zondag
05:13 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:13 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:50 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:58 am	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
07:17 am	Maho		Dagelijks
08:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
09:42 am	Maho		Dagelijks
11:49 am	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
12:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
02:43 pm	Polgahawela		Dagelijks
02:45 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
02:45 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
04:01 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
04:03 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
05:45 pm	Kurunegala		Dagelijks
07:13 pm	Maho		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:20 pm	Maho		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:44 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen
07:59 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
08:18 pm	Maho		Alleen op werkdagen
08:51 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag

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