How many trains stop at Aukana Railway Station per day?

Around six trains typically call at Aukana on a normal day, operating on the Colombo Fort to Vavuniya main line. The exact number varies slightly by day of week, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable. On Poya days, services can be busier due to pilgrim traffic to the Aukana Buddha.

How far is the Aukana Buddha statue from Aukana station?

The Aukana Buddha statue is approximately three kilometres from the railway station. Tuk-tuks are usually available at the station exit and the fare for this short trip is modest. Some visitors prefer to walk the relatively flat road, which takes around 30 to 40 minutes.

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

On intercity services, the journey from Colombo Fort to Aukana takes roughly four to five hours. Slower passenger trains will take longer. Booking a reserved seat in advance is recommended, particularly during long weekends and public holidays.

What line is Aukana Railway Station on?

Aukana station is on the Main Line of Sri Lanka Railways, which connects Colombo Fort northward through Kurunegala, Maho Junction, and on to Anuradhapura and Vavuniya. This makes it accessible from both Colombo in the south and the northern towns.

What is special about the Aukana Buddha statue?

The Aukana Buddha is a fifth-century standing statue carved from a single granite rock face, attributed to the reign of King Dhatusena. At around 12 metres tall, it is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient Buddha statues in Sri Lanka. It displays the Abhaya mudra and is considered a masterpiece of early Sinhalese sculpture.

Is Aukana easy to visit by train from Anuradhapura?

Yes. Aukana is roughly 50 km south of Anuradhapura on the main railway line, making it a convenient day trip or en-route stop. Journey time by train is under an hour on most services. Combining both sites in a single itinerary is a popular choice among cultural heritage travellers.

What is the best time of year to visit Aukana?

The dry season from around May to September is most comfortable in this part of the North Central Province, with lower humidity and less chance of rain disrupting an outdoor visit. However, the site is open year-round, and early morning visits on any Poya day bring a particularly reflective atmosphere to the temple grounds.

Aukana Railway Station

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

6 trains call at Aukana 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.

Aukana horário da estação ferroviária

6 comboios param em Aukana num dia típico.

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
02:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Diariamente
07:16 am	Batticaloa		Diariamente
10:11 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Diariamente
10:37 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Diariamente
05:09 pm	Maho		Diariamente
10:29 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Diariamente

Horário espelhado dos horários publicados pela Sri Lanka Railways, última verificação em 2026-09-14. Os horários podem ser alterados sem aviso prévio — confirme com a companhia ferroviária antes de viajar. Veja toda a rede na lista de estações ferroviárias do Sri Lanka.

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