Where is Ganewatte Railway Station?

Ganewatte Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, 116.7 km from Colombo Fort. The station lies between Wellawa (toward Colombo) and Nagollagama (toward the north).

How many trains stop at Ganewatte Station per day?

Around 26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Northern Line. Services vary in class and stopping pattern, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable is recommended before you travel.

What is the telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station is 037-3989035. You can call to confirm timetable details or ask about local services.

Which stations are next to Ganewatte on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Wellawa, which lies to the south in the direction of Colombo, and Nagollagama, which lies to the north. Both are a short train ride away and are also served by the same Northern Line services.

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

The journey from Colombo Fort to Ganewatte covers around 116.7 km and typically takes between two and a half and three hours, depending on whether you are on an express or a slow train. Journey times can vary, so it is best to check the specific service before boarding.

Is Ganewatte Station a good base for exploring Kurunegala?

Ganewatte Station is a small wayside stop rather than a main interchange, but it gives access to the broader Kurunegala District by road. The district is home to the historic rock town of Kurunegala and several Buddhist temples, making it worth a day's exploration for travellers on the Northern Line.

Can I buy train tickets at Ganewatte Station?

Tickets for unreserved and second-class seats can generally be purchased at the station counter or on board certain services. For reserved or first-class seats on longer express trains, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially around public holidays.

Ganewatte Railway Station

Ganewatte Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 116.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Wellawa (towards Colombo) and Nagollagama.

Station telephone: 037-3989035.

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

Ganewatte horário da estação ferroviária

26 comboios param em Ganewatte num dia típico.

Linha do Norte · 116.7 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Noroeste

Telefone da estação: 037-3989035

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
12:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Diariamente
12:42 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Diariamente
03:55 am	Maradana · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
03:55 am	Polgahawela · começa aqui		Apenas domingo
05:13 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:13 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
05:50 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:58 am	Kurunegala		Diariamente
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
07:17 am	Maho		Diariamente
08:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Diariamente
09:42 am	Maho		Diariamente
11:49 am	Kurunegala		Diariamente
12:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Diariamente
02:43 pm	Polgahawela		Diariamente
02:45 pm	Maho		Diariamente
02:45 pm	Maho		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
04:01 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Diariamente
04:03 pm	Vavuniya		Diariamente
05:45 pm	Kurunegala		Diariamente
07:13 pm	Maho		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:20 pm	Maho		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:44 pm	Maho		Apenas dias úteis
07:59 pm	termina aqui · de Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
08:18 pm	Maho		Apenas dias úteis
08:51 pm	termina aqui · de Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado e domingo

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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