How far is Waikkala Railway Station from Colombo?

Waikkala is approximately 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. Journey times vary by service but express trains typically cover the distance in roughly one to one-and-a-half hours.

Which stations are next to Waikkala on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Waikkala on the way to Colombo is Kochchikade, and the next station toward Puttalam is Bolawatte. Both are small stops serving the North Western Province coastal corridor.

How many trains stop at Waikkala per day?

Around 35 trains call at Waikkala on a typical day, covering both directions along the Puttalam Line. The exact number can vary on public holidays or during engineering works.

What province is Waikkala Railway Station in?

Waikkala station is in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. The broader area is characterised by coconut estates and small fishing communities.

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park from Waikkala by train?

Wilpattu National Park is in the Puttalam District but cannot be reached directly by rail. Continuing on the Puttalam Line toward Puttalam town and then arranging road transport is the most practical approach.

Is Waikkala Railway Station good for visiting Negombo?

Kochchikade station, one stop toward Colombo from Waikkala, is the closest rail point to Negombo town. Waikkala itself is slightly further north; a tuk-tuk from either station can connect you to Negombo's beach and lagoon areas.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

The Puttalam Line generally operates second-class and third-class carriages. It does not run the observation or first-class cars found on the hill-country routes, making it a straightforward commuter and regional service.

Waikkala Railway Station

Waikkala Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Kochchikade (towards Colombo) and Bolawatte.

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

Waikkala horário da estação ferroviária

35 comboios param em Waikkala num dia típico.

Linha de Puttalam · 46.6 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Noroeste

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
04:52 am	Maradana		Diariamente
05:22 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado
05:22 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
05:35 am	Nooranagar		Diariamente
05:54 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Apenas dias úteis
06:56 am	Maradana		Apenas domingo
06:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
07:27 am	Chilaw		Diariamente
09:52 am	Puttalam		Diariamente
10:12 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
11:10 am	Chilaw		Diariamente
11:28 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado e domingo
12:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
01:30 pm	Nooranagar		Apenas dias úteis
01:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
02:45 pm	Madampe		Diariamente
03:59 pm	Chilaw		Diariamente
04:32 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
04:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
05:26 pm	Chilaw		Apenas sábado e domingo
06:13 pm	Chilaw		Apenas dias úteis
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado
06:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas domingo
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Apenas dias úteis
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Apenas sábado
07:02 pm	Puttalam		Apenas domingo
07:40 pm	Chilaw		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:45 pm	Chilaw		Apenas dias úteis
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas domingo
07:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
08:40 pm	Chilaw		Apenas dias úteis
09:55 pm	Chilaw		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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