Which line is Parasangahawewa Railway Station on?

Parasangahawewa is on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, which runs from Colombo Fort northward through Anuradhapura District and into the Northern Province. It is one of the rural halts on this long-distance corridor.

How far is Parasangahawewa Station from Colombo?

The station is 217.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Travel time on a slower passenger train is typically around four to five hours, depending on the service and the number of stops.

What stations are next to Parasangahawewa on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Saliyapura in the direction of Colombo and Medagama heading further north. Both are small halts on the same line.

How many trains stop at Parasangahawewa per day?

Around 13 trains typically call at Parasangahawewa on a standard operating day. Services run in both directions, though not all trains on the Northern Line stop here, so it is worth confirming your specific service in advance.

What is the telephone number for Parasangahawewa Station?

The station can be reached on 025-3891295. Calling ahead is particularly useful if you want to confirm that a specific train stops at this halt.

Is there anything to see near Parasangahawewa Station?

The station lies within Anuradhapura District, which contains the UNESCO-listed Sacred City of Anuradhapura — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Asia. Ancient dagobas, monastic ruins, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree are accessible from the broader area. Wilpattu National Park is also within reach of this part of the North Central Province.

What is the best time of year to travel the Northern Line through Anuradhapura District?

May to September is generally the most comfortable period, as the North Central Province sits in the dry zone and is less affected by the southwest monsoon than the south and west coast. The region can be very hot at this time, so early morning travel is advisable.

Parasangahawewa Railway Station

Parasangahawewa Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province. It lies 217.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

13 trains call at Parasangahawewa 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: Saliyapura (towards Colombo) and Medagama.

Station telephone: 025-3891295.

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

Parasangahawewa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

13 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Parasangahawewa.

Noordelijke lijn · 217.7 km van Colombo Fort · Noord-Centrale Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 025-3891295

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:25 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
05:38 am	Medawachchiya		Alleen op werkdagen
06:52 am	Anuradhapura		Alleen op werkdagen
07:55 am	Anuradhapura		Dagelijks
11:01 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
01:19 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
02:08 pm	Medawachchiya		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
03:11 pm	Anuradhapura		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
05:21 pm	Talaimannar Pier		Dagelijks
05:24 pm	Medawachchiya		Dagelijks
06:18 pm	Anuradhapura		Dagelijks
07:05 pm	Vavuniya		Dagelijks
10:38 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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