Where is Madurankuliya Railway Station?

Madurankuliya Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. It sits on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, approximately 121.7 km from Colombo Fort.

How many trains stop at Madurankuliya per day?

Typically around 14 train services call at Madurankuliya on any given day. Services run in both directions — toward Colombo Fort and toward Puttalam. Schedules may vary on public holidays.

What are the neighbouring stations to Madurankuliya on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Madurankuliya in the direction of Colombo is Mangalaeliya. The next station heading north toward Puttalam is Erukkalam Pendu.

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Madurankuliya take?

The journey covers roughly 121.7 km and typically takes between two and a half to over three hours depending on the service and the number of stops. Local and express services have different journey times.

Is Madurankuliya a good base for visiting Wilpattu National Park?

The Puttalam District, where Madurankuliya is located, is in the broader vicinity of Wilpattu National Park. However, the main access points to Wilpattu are typically further north or east, so a vehicle or onward connection is needed.

Can I buy train tickets at Madurankuliya Station?

Staffed stations on the Puttalam Line generally sell tickets for onward travel. For longer journeys or reserved seating, it is advisable to purchase tickets at a main station such as Colombo Fort or Chilaw in advance.

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

The Puttalam Line is primarily a commuter and regional route connecting Colombo with the towns and villages of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. It also carries agricultural goods and serves communities along the western coastal belt that have limited alternative transport.

Madurankuliya Railway Station

Madurankuliya Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 121.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

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

Madurankuliya spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Madurankuliya.

Puttalam-lijn · 121.7 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
04:50 am	Maradana	Alleen op zondag
04:50 am	Mount Lavinia	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:00 am	Nooranagar	Dagelijks
10:16 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
10:16 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
12:18 pm	Puttalam	Dagelijks
01:53 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
03:34 pm	Nooranagar	Alleen op werkdagen
05:06 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
05:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag
05:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zondag
08:44 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op werkdagen
08:44 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zaterdag
09:02 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zondag

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