How many trains stop at Neriyakulam Station per day?

Around two trains call at Neriyakulam on a typical operating day. Services run along the Vavuniya–Mannar branch of Sri Lanka Railways. It is advisable to check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling, as schedules can change.

What line is Neriyakulam Station on?

Neriyakulam is on the Mannar branch line, which diverges from the Northern Main Line at Vavuniya. The branch connects Vavuniya to Madhu Road and ultimately Mannar on the northwest coast of Sri Lanka.

How far is Neriyakulam from Vavuniya?

Neriyakulam is a short distance from Vavuniya town along the Mannar branch. The exact distance is modest — the train journey between the two takes only a short time. Tuk-tuks and local buses also cover the route by road.

Is Neriyakulam Station in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka?

Yes, Neriyakulam Railway Station is located in Vavuniya District, which is part of Sri Lanka's Northern Province. The Northern Province encompasses Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts.

Can I travel from Colombo to Neriyakulam by train?

Yes, but it requires a connection at Vavuniya. Take a northbound train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya on the Northern Main Line, then board a Mannar-bound service that stops at Neriyakulam. The Colombo–Vavuniya leg typically takes around four to five hours by express service.

What is there to see near Neriyakulam Station?

The surrounding area is rural dry-zone landscape typical of northwest Sri Lanka. Continuing by train to Mannar offers access to Mannar Fort, extensive birdwatching opportunities on the Central Asian Flyway, and the historic Adam's Bridge causeway. Vavuniya town to the south also has local temples and markets worth exploring.

When did trains resume on the Vavuniya–Mannar line?

Train services on the Mannar branch were suspended during the civil conflict that lasted until 2009, and the line underwent rehabilitation in the years that followed as part of broader post-war reconstruction in the Northern Province. Services have been operating again since the line's restoration, though exact resumption dates for specific sections varied.

Neriyakulam Railway Station

Neriyakulam Railway Station is a station in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province.

2 trains call at Neriyakulam 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.

Neriyakulam horário da estação ferroviária

2 comboios param em Neriyakulam num dia típico.

Província do Norte

Partida	Sentido	Circula
07:23 am	Anuradhapura	Diariamente
05:53 pm	Talaimannar Pier	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.

Nearby places

9 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Malvathu River6 km
Madu Church13 km
Parque Nacional de Madhu Road13 km
Murunkan Railway Station14 km
Madhu15 km
Madhu Road Railway Station15 km
Thekkama Anicut15 km
Thoddaveli Railway Station18 km
Doric Bungalow21 km

Neriyakulam Railway Station

Neriyakulam horário da estação ferroviária

Nearby places

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