How many trains stop at Punani Railway Station per day?

Around ten trains call at Punani on a typical operating day. The exact number varies slightly on weekends and public holidays. Check the Sri Lanka Railways website or call the station directly on 025-3898447 for the current timetable.

Which railway line does Punani Station serve?

Punani is served by the Batticaloa Line, which connects Maho junction (on the Northern Main Line) to Batticaloa on the east coast. It is one of Sri Lanka's longer regional rail routes and passes through Polonnaruwa and Valaichchenai.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Punani take?

Allow roughly six to eight hours depending on the service and whether a connection is required at Maho. An overnight intercity departure from Colombo Fort is a popular option for reaching the Batticaloa District.

Is Punani near Batticaloa?

Yes. Punani is in the Batticaloa District of the Eastern Province and lies within reasonable distance of Batticaloa city, which is the nearest major urban centre. Several train services connect the two stops on the Batticaloa Line each day.

What is the best time of year to travel to the Eastern Province by train?

The dry season on Sri Lanka's east coast runs roughly from May to September, making this the most reliable period for travel. The region's own monsoon season falls between October and January, when some disruption to road and rail services is possible.

Can I buy train tickets at Punani Station on the day?

For most local and second-class services, purchasing tickets at the station on the day of travel is the standard approach. If you plan to travel on an intercity express with reserved seating, it is advisable to book in advance, especially around public holidays.

What are the main tourist attractions close to Punani?

The area is within reach of Batticaloa city, the beaches of Passikudah and Kalkudah, and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to the west. Flood Plains National Park, part of the Mahaweli corridor, is also accessible for visitors interested in wildlife.

Punani Railway Station

Punani Railway Station is a station on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Batticaloa District, Eastern Province.

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

Station telephone: 025-3898447.

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

Punani spoorwegstation dienstregeling

10 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Punani.

Batticaloa-lijn · Oostelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 025-3898447

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
02:38 am	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagelijks
02:40 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
05:41 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
07:24 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
11:35 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
12:32 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
01:36 pm	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
06:28 pm	Galoya Junction		Dagelijks
08:49 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
09:26 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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