How many trains stop at Valachchenei Station per day?

Around ten trains call at Valachchenei on a typical operating day. Services include a mix of local trains and intercity expresses on the Batticaloa Line. For exact departure times, contact the station directly on 065-2257718 or consult Sri Lanka Railways.

Which railway line serves Valachchenei Station?

Valachchenei is served by the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line runs from Maho Junction in the North Central Province down to Batticaloa on the Eastern coast, a distance of roughly 220 kilometres.

How do I travel from Colombo to Valachchenei by train?

Take an intercity train from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa, a journey of approximately nine to ten hours. From Batticaloa, board a local service on the Batticaloa Line towards Valachchenei. An overnight train from Colombo is a practical option for this route.

Is Valachchenei in the Batticaloa District?

Yes, Valachchenei is located in Batticaloa District within Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. The area sits in the coastal lowlands characteristic of this part of the island.

What is the phone number for Valachchenei Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 065-2257718. Calling ahead is the most reliable way to confirm current timetables, particularly around public holidays when schedules may change.

What can I visit near Valachchenei and Batticaloa?

The Batticaloa Lagoon, the Dutch Fort in Batticaloa town, and the beaches at Pasikuda and Kalkudah are among the main draws in the district. Arugam Bay, a well-known surf destination, lies roughly 110 kilometres to the south.

Is travel to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka safe?

The Eastern Province has been open to civilian and tourist travel since the end of the civil conflict in 2009. Infrastructure including roads and railways has been substantially restored. Travellers should consult their government's travel advisory for the most current guidance before departure.

Valachchenei Railway Station

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

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

Station telephone: 065-2257718.

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Valachchenei spoorwegstation dienstregeling

10 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Valachchenei.

Batticaloa-lijn · Oostelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 065-2257718

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
02:09 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagelijks
03:05 am	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagelijks
06:07 am	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
07:04 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
12:03 pm	Batticaloa		Dagelijks
12:14 pm	Maho		Dagelijks
02:00 pm	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagelijks
06:02 pm	Galoya Junction		Dagelijks
09:03 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
09:14 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagelijks

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