How many trains stop at Kekirawa station per day?

Around ten trains call at Kekirawa on a typical operating day. The mix includes intercity expresses and slower stopping trains running along the Batticaloa Line. For the exact current timetable, contact the station directly on 025-2264271 or check the Sri Lanka Railways website.

What railway line is Kekirawa on?

Kekirawa is on the Batticaloa Line, which links Colombo Fort with Batticaloa on the east coast. The line passes through major stations including Anuradhapura, Habarana, and Polonnaruwa.

Is Kekirawa near Anuradhapura?

Yes, Kekirawa is in the Anuradhapura District and sits a relatively short distance south of Anuradhapura city. It is also close to the Aukana Buddha Statue, one of the finest ancient sculptures in Sri Lanka.

Can I visit the Aukana Buddha from Kekirawa station?

Yes. The Aukana Buddha Statue is approximately 12 km from Kekirawa town and is the most popular day-trip destination for passengers alighting at the station. Three-wheelers are available from the station forecourt for the short journey.

How long does the train from Colombo Fort to Kekirawa take?

Journey time from Colombo Fort to Kekirawa is typically three to four hours, depending on whether you take an intercity express or a slower passenger service. Intercity expresses make fewer stops and are generally more comfortable.

Do I need to book a seat in advance for trains to Kekirawa?

Advance seat reservation is advisable for intercity expresses, especially during public holidays and the Vesak and Poson pilgrimage seasons when trains toward Anuradhapura are heavily used. For ordinary passenger trains, reservation is less critical but still useful during peak periods.

What is the nearest national park to Kekirawa?

Minneriya National Park and Kaudulla National Park are the closest wildlife reserves, both accessible via Habarana which is a short journey east of Kekirawa on the Batticaloa Line. Both parks are known for large elephant gatherings during the dry season.

Kekirawa Railway Station

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

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

Station telephone: 025-2264271.

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

Kekirawa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

10 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Kekirawa.

Batticaloa-lijn · Noord-Centrale Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 025-2264271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
12:24 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
02:27 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagelijks
05:14 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
07:42 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
10:15 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
10:44 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
04:43 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
06:17 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
10:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
11:39 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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