Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam 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: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

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

Puttalam spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Puttalam.

Puttalam-lijn · 135.1 km van Colombo Fort · Noordwestelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 032-2265271

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
04:30 am	Maradana · begint hier	Alleen op zondag
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · begint hier	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:20 am	Nooranagar	Dagelijks
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
12:38 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort	Dagelijks
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · begint hier	Alleen op werkdagen
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	Alleen op werkdagen
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · begint hier	Alleen op zaterdag
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · begint hier	Alleen op zondag
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
09:05 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort	Alleen op werkdagen
09:05 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort	Alleen op zaterdag
09:21 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Colombo Fort	Alleen op zondag

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