How far is Maho from Colombo by train?

Maho Railway Station is 138.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Most intercity express services cover the journey in roughly two and a half to three hours, while slower stopping trains take longer. Around 36 trains call at Maho on a typical day, so there are options throughout the morning and afternoon.

Which trains stop at Maho Station?

Maho is served by intercity expresses and stopping trains on the Northern Line running between Colombo Fort and destinations including Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, and Jaffna. Puttalam-branch services also pass through the station. It is a junction stop, so connections are generally available in multiple directions.

What is near Maho Railway Station to visit?

The most significant nearby attraction is Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, a 13th-century medieval capital roughly 12 km from the station. Wilpattu National Park is accessible by road in about an hour to the west, and Arankele forest monastery is within the broader region. The area also offers easy access to Ridi Viharaya cave temple.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Maho Station?

Yes, Maho is one of the most convenient rail access points for Wilpattu. There is no direct public bus to the park gate, so you will need a private transfer or an organised safari pickup from the station. Several Wilpattu camps offer transfers directly from Maho.

What are the neighbouring stations to Maho on the Northern Line?

In the direction of Colombo, the neighbouring station is Timbiriyagedara. Toward Anuradhapura, the next station is Randenigama. Maho itself is also the junction where the Puttalam branch line diverges from the main Northern Line.

Is there accommodation near Maho Railway Station?

Accommodation options in Maho town are limited. Most visitors base themselves at safari lodges near Wilpattu, or in Kurunegala town further south. There is at least one guesthouse-style property in the immediate Maho area catering to travellers exploring Yapahuwa and the surrounding heritage sites.

How do I contact Maho Railway Station?

The station can be reached by telephone on 037-2275271. For timetable and booking queries, Sri Lanka Railways' main booking offices in Colombo Fort or the online reservation system are also available for advance seat reservations on intercity services.

What is Yapahuwa and how do I get there from Maho?

Yapahuwa is a 13th-century fortified rock capital located approximately 12 km from Maho station. It was briefly used as the royal capital and served as a repository for the Tooth Relic of the Buddha. From Maho station, a three-wheeler or taxi is the easiest way to reach the site, as public bus services are infrequent.

Maho Railway Station

Maho Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 138.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Maho 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: Timbiriyagedara (towards Colombo) and Randenigama.

Station telephone: 037-2275271.

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

Maho spoorwegstation dienstregeling

36 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Maho.

Noordelijke lijn · 138.6 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 037-2275271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
12:00 am (Next day)	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
12:53 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
12:55 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagelijks
02:00 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
04:45 am	Colombo Fort · begint hier		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
04:45 am	Maradana · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen
05:10 am	Kurunegala · begint hier		Dagelijks
05:20 am	Colombo Fort · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:12 am	Batticaloa · begint hier		Dagelijks
06:16 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
06:43 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
07:50 am	eindigt hier · vanaf Polgahawela		Dagelijks
09:15 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
09:18 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
10:25 am	eindigt hier · vanaf Kurunegala		Dagelijks
10:32 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
10:50 am	Kurunegala · begint hier		Dagelijks
11:55 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
12:02 pm	Anuradhapura	Intercity	Alleen op zaterdag
01:45 pm	Polgahawela · begint hier		Dagelijks
02:16 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
03:29 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Kurunegala		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
03:35 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
04:29 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Kurunegala		Dagelijks
04:38 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
04:40 pm	Kurunegala · begint hier		Dagelijks
05:20 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
06:34 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zondag
06:36 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Batticaloa		Dagelijks
07:40 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Polgahawela		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
08:03 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Kurunegala		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
08:28 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Kurunegala		Alleen op werkdagen
08:45 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
09:19 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Polgahawela		Alleen op werkdagen
10:10 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagelijks
10:50 pm	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagelijks

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