How many trains stop at Hatamuna Railway Station per day?

Around four trains typically call at Hatamuna on an operating day. Services run in both directions along the North Central line. Schedules can vary by day, so checking the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel is advisable.

Which province is Hatamuna Railway Station located in?

Hatamuna Railway Station is in the Polonnaruwa District, within Sri Lanka's North Central Province. This region is historically significant as the site of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How do I get to Polonnaruwa from Colombo by train?

Trains from Colombo Fort Station heading northeast serve the Polonnaruwa area on the main North Central line. Journey times are typically around four to five hours depending on the service. Intercity trains offer reserved seating and are recommended for longer journeys.

What facilities are available at Hatamuna Station?

Hatamuna is a small rural station with basic facilities — a platform and a ticket counter. It does not have tourist amenities, cafes, or extensive signage in English. Travellers should plan around this and arrange onward transport in advance.

What are the main attractions near Hatamuna Railway Station?

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, including the Gal Vihara rock sculptures and Parakrama Samudra reservoir, is the major draw in the district. Minneriya National Park, known for its elephant gatherings, is also within the Polonnaruwa District and is reachable by road from the area.

Is it safe to travel by train in the Polonnaruwa District?

Rail travel in Sri Lanka is generally safe and widely used by locals and tourists alike. The North Central line is a well-established route. As with any travel in Sri Lanka, keeping an eye on luggage and confirming schedules ahead of time is good practice.

Where can I find the official Sri Lanka Railways timetable?

The official timetable is published by Sri Lanka Railways on their government website at www.railway.gov.lk. Timetables are updated periodically, so it is worth checking close to your travel date to confirm services for Hatamuna and surrounding stations.

Hatamuna Railway Station

Hatamuna Railway Station is a station in the Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province.

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

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

Hatamuna spoorwegstation dienstregeling

4 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Hatamuna.

Noord-Centrale Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
04:14 am	Batticaloa	Dagelijks
09:46 am	Batticaloa	Dagelijks
02:40 pm	Maho	Dagelijks
08:14 pm	Galoya Junction	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

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Hatamuna spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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