How many trains stop at Neriyakulam Station per day?

Around two trains call at Neriyakulam on a typical operating day. Services run along the Vavuniya–Mannar branch of Sri Lanka Railways. It is advisable to check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling, as schedules can change.

What line is Neriyakulam Station on?

Neriyakulam is on the Mannar branch line, which diverges from the Northern Main Line at Vavuniya. The branch connects Vavuniya to Madhu Road and ultimately Mannar on the northwest coast of Sri Lanka.

How far is Neriyakulam from Vavuniya?

Neriyakulam is a short distance from Vavuniya town along the Mannar branch. The exact distance is modest — the train journey between the two takes only a short time. Tuk-tuks and local buses also cover the route by road.

Is Neriyakulam Station in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka?

Yes, Neriyakulam Railway Station is located in Vavuniya District, which is part of Sri Lanka's Northern Province. The Northern Province encompasses Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts.

Can I travel from Colombo to Neriyakulam by train?

Yes, but it requires a connection at Vavuniya. Take a northbound train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya on the Northern Main Line, then board a Mannar-bound service that stops at Neriyakulam. The Colombo–Vavuniya leg typically takes around four to five hours by express service.

What is there to see near Neriyakulam Station?

The surrounding area is rural dry-zone landscape typical of northwest Sri Lanka. Continuing by train to Mannar offers access to Mannar Fort, extensive birdwatching opportunities on the Central Asian Flyway, and the historic Adam's Bridge causeway. Vavuniya town to the south also has local temples and markets worth exploring.

When did trains resume on the Vavuniya–Mannar line?

Train services on the Mannar branch were suspended during the civil conflict that lasted until 2009, and the line underwent rehabilitation in the years that followed as part of broader post-war reconstruction in the Northern Province. Services have been operating again since the line's restoration, though exact resumption dates for specific sections varied.

Neriyakulam Railway Station

Neriyakulam Railway Station is a station in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province.

2 trains call at Neriyakulam 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.

Neriyakulam spoorwegstation dienstregeling

2 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Neriyakulam.

Noordelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
07:23 am	Anuradhapura	Dagelijks
05:53 pm	Talaimannar Pier	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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Neriyakulam spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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