How many trains stop at Yapahuwa Station per day?

Typically around two scheduled train services call at Yapahuwa on a standard day — one in each direction along the northern main line. The exact count can vary depending on the day of the week and seasonal timetable adjustments, so always confirm with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling.

How far is Yapahuwa Rock Fortress from the railway station?

The fortress is approximately 3 to 4 kilometres from Yapahuwa Station. Three-wheelers are usually available at the station forecourt and will take you to the entrance gate in under ten minutes.

Can I visit Yapahuwa as a day trip from Kandy?

Yes, Yapahuwa is a manageable day trip from Kandy by either road or rail via the Maho junction. The fortress takes one to two hours to explore, leaving time to combine it with nearby sites like Dambadeniya or Panduwasnuwara within the same outing.

Do all trains on the northern main line stop at Yapahuwa?

No. Yapahuwa is a smaller halt and a number of faster or express services pass through without stopping. Always check the current timetable on the Sri Lanka Railways website or at Colombo Fort Station to confirm your chosen service stops there.

What is the historical significance of Yapahuwa?

Yapahuwa served as a capital of the Sinhalese kingdom during the 13th century under King Bhuvanekabahu I. The site is particularly notable for having housed the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, one of the most revered objects in Sri Lankan history and politics. The ornately carved ceremonial stairway is regarded as one of the finest examples of medieval Sri Lankan stone craftsmanship.

Is there accommodation near Yapahuwa Station?

Several guesthouses and small resorts operate in and around the Maho area close to the station. For a more comfortable stay, Yapahuwa Paradise Resort near Maho is a locally known option that also offers transfers from Colombo Airport.

How do I combine Yapahuwa with other sites on the Cultural Triangle route?

Yapahuwa works well as a western extension of the Cultural Triangle itinerary. Travellers based in Habarana, Dambulla, or Sigiriya can drive to Yapahuwa in roughly one to two hours. Anuradhapura is also accessible from Maho by rail, making a multi-site loop feasible over two to three days.

Yapahuwa Railway Station

Yapahuwa Railway Station is a station on the Sri Lanka Railways network.

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

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

Yapahuwa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

2 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Yapahuwa.

Vertrekt	Richting	Rijdt
06:21 am	Batticaloa	Dagelijks
06:27 pm	Maho	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

Nearby places

11 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Kailabe4 km
Kurunegala Palace Complex9 km
Yapahuwa9 km
Moragollagama Railway Station9 km
Gedara City10 km
Timbiriyagedara Railway Station10 km
Nagollagama Railway Station16 km
Galgamuwa City16 km
Abanpola Railway Station16 km
Randenigama Railway Station16 km
Inguru Oya18 km

Yapahuwa Railway Station

Yapahuwa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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