How many trains stop at Hingurakgoda Station per day?

Around 10 trains call at Hingurakgoda on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Batticaloa Line. The exact number can vary depending on the day of the week and seasonal timetable changes. Contact the station directly on 027-2246271 to confirm current services.

How far is Hingurakgoda Station from Polonnaruwa?

Hingurakgoda town is approximately 15 km south of Polonnaruwa city centre. By tuk-tuk or taxi from the station, the journey to Polonnaruwa typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and the exact destination within the city.

What train line passes through Hingurakgoda?

Hingurakgoda is on the Batticaloa Line, which runs from Colombo Maradana Station east through the North Central Province and into the Eastern Province, terminating at Batticaloa. It is one of the main long-distance routes operated by Sri Lanka Railways.

Can I visit Minneriya National Park from Hingurakgoda?

Yes. Minneriya National Park is around 20 km northwest of Hingurakgoda and reachable by tuk-tuk or hired vehicle. The park is particularly well known for large elephant gatherings between July and October, making this a popular stop for wildlife travellers passing through the region.

What is the phone number for Hingurakgoda Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 027-2246271. Staff can assist with same-day timetable queries and basic ticketing information.

How long is the train journey from Colombo to Hingurakgoda?

On an intercity express service, the journey from Colombo to Hingurakgoda typically takes around five to six hours. Slower stopping trains will take longer. Checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable, as schedules are subject to periodic revision.

Is Hingurakgoda a good base for visiting Polonnaruwa ancient city?

It can work as a base, though Polonnaruwa city itself and the nearby village of Giritale offer more accommodation options and are closer to the main heritage sites. Hingurakgoda is better suited as a stop on a longer train journey rather than a destination in its own right.

Hingurakgoda Railway Station

Hingurakgoda Railway Station is a station on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province.

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

Station telephone: 027-2246271.

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Hingurakgoda spoorwegstation dienstregeling

10 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Hingurakgoda.

Batticaloa-lijn · Noord-Centrale Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 027-2246271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
01:14 am	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagelijks
04:06 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
04:08 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
08:53 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
09:39 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
12:08 pm	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
02:48 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
07:25 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
08:20 pm	Galoya Junction		Dagelijks
10:50 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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