How far is Pulachchikulam station from Colombo Fort?

Pulachchikulam is 105.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The rail journey takes a few hours depending on the service and number of intermediate stops.

How many trains stop at Pulachchikulam per day?

Around 14 train services typically call at Pulachchikulam on an operating day, covering services in both directions. Not all trains on the Puttalam Line stop here, so checking the current timetable before travel is recommended.

What station comes after Pulachchikulam heading toward Puttalam?

Mundal is the next station north of Pulachchikulam on the Puttalam Line. Heading south toward Colombo, the neighbouring station is Battaluoya.

What line does Pulachchikulam station serve?

Pulachchikulam is on the Puttalam Line, which runs from Colombo Fort northward along Sri Lanka's north-western coast to the town of Puttalam. It is one of Sri Lanka Railways' main secondary lines.

Can I travel from Colombo to Pulachchikulam by train?

Yes. Trains depart from Colombo Fort station on the Puttalam Line and stop at Pulachchikulam. Slower, all-stations services are the most reliable for boarding at smaller stops like this one. Always verify the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel.

What is near Pulachchikulam railway station?

The station is situated in the North Western Province near Mundal Lake, a notable coastal lagoon in the region. The surrounding area is largely rural, featuring paddy fields, coconut plantations and small settlements characteristic of this part of Sri Lanka.

Is the Puttalam Line a scenic train journey?

The Puttalam Line passes through a varied landscape — suburban Colombo, coastal towns like Negombo and Chilaw, agricultural lowlands and lagoon country near Puttalam. While less famous than the hill-country routes, it offers an authentic view of Sri Lankan daily life and quieter coastal scenery.

Pulachchikulam Railway Station

Pulachchikulam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways. It lies 105.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Pulachchikulam 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: Battaluoya (towards Colombo) and Mundal.

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

Pulachchikulam spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Pulachchikulam.

Puttalam-lijn · 105.3 km van Colombo Fort

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
05:13 am	Maradana	Alleen op zondag
05:13 am	Mount Lavinia	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:37 am	Nooranagar	Dagelijks
10:39 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
10:39 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
11:54 am	Puttalam	Dagelijks
02:18 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
03:11 pm	Nooranagar	Alleen op werkdagen
05:29 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
05:31 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag
05:31 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zondag
08:21 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op werkdagen
08:21 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zaterdag
08:39 pm	Puttalam	Alleen op zondag

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