What line is Palugaswewa Railway Station on?

Palugaswewa Railway Station is on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways. The line runs east from Maho Junction through Habarana and Polonnaruwa to the east coast. It is one of the main cross-island rail routes in Sri Lanka.

How many trains stop at Palugaswewa per day?

Around six trains call at Palugaswewa on a typical day in both directions. The exact number can vary seasonally and some express services may not stop at this minor halt. Always confirm the current timetable by calling the station on 025-3853768.

How do I travel from Colombo to Palugaswewa by train?

Take a train from Colombo Fort to Maho Junction on the Northern Main Line, then board a Batticaloa-bound service and alight at Palugaswewa. The total journey typically takes between 3.5 and 5 hours depending on which services you connect.

What province and district is Palugaswewa Railway Station in?

Palugaswewa Railway Station is located in the Anuradhapura District, within North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The area is part of the island's dry zone and is surrounded by traditional irrigated farmland and scrub forest.

What is there to see near Palugaswewa station?

The area around Palugaswewa is characteristic dry-zone Sri Lanka, with ancient irrigation tanks and open landscapes. Nearby attractions accessible with private transport include the Aukana Buddha statue and the broader cultural sites of the Anuradhapura District.

What is the best time to travel by train through North Central Province?

February through early September is generally the most comfortable period for travel, with lower rainfall and cooler mornings. The northeast monsoon between October and January can bring rain to the region but rarely disrupts train services significantly.

Does Palugaswewa station have a booking office or ticket counter?

Yes, Palugaswewa has a staffed station with a booking office. The station telephone number is 025-3853768. Facilities are basic, so travellers on longer journeys should carry food and water as on-site refreshments are limited.

Palugaswewa Railway Station

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

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

Station telephone: 025-3853768.

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

Palugaswewa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

6 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Palugaswewa.

Batticaloa-lijn · Noord-Centrale Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 025-3853768

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
02:50 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagelijks
08:05 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
09:51 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
11:05 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
04:20 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
09:43 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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