How many trains stop at Anawilundawa Station per day?

Around 14 trains call at Anawilundawa on a typical day, serving both northbound and southbound directions on the Puttalam Line. Not all express services make the stop, so it is worth checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travelling.

What is Anawilundawa Sanctuary famous for?

Anawilundawa Sanctuary is a Ramsar-listed wetland known primarily as a birdwatching site. It hosts a large community of waterbirds including painted storks, pelicans, herons, and kingfishers, as well as migratory waders and raptors during the northern winter months.

Is Anawilundawa Railway Station close to Wilpattu National Park?

Wilpattu National Park lies roughly 60–70 km north of Anawilundawa Station, making a combined visit feasible over two days. The Puttalam Line continues northward and road access from the station toward Wilpattu is practical with a private vehicle or hired driver.

What are the neighbouring stations to Anawilundawa on the Puttalam Line?

Arachchikattuwa is the next station toward Colombo, and Battaluoya is the next station going north toward Puttalam. The station sits 99.7 km from Colombo Fort by rail.

Can I do a day trip to Anawilundawa from Colombo?

A day trip is feasible by train or road, with travel time of roughly two to two-and-a-half hours each way from Colombo. To make the most of morning bird activity at the sanctuary, an early start or an overnight stay in the area is recommended.

What is the best time of year for birdwatching at Anawilundawa?

October through February is the peak season, when migratory species from Central and South Asia supplement the resident waterbird population. Resident species including herons, kingfishers, and whistling ducks are present and active year-round.

Do I need a guide to visit the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary?

A guide is not strictly mandatory, but local naturalist guides familiar with the tank access paths and bird behaviour will greatly improve the experience, particularly for identifying shyer or less conspicuous species. Organised birdwatching tours are available from Colombo and Kalpitiya.

Anawilundawa Railway Station

Anawilundawa Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways. It lies 99.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Anawilundawa 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: Arachchikattuwa (towards Colombo) and Battaluoya.

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

Расписание железнодорожной станции Anawilundawa

14 поездов останавливается на станции Anawilundawa в обычный день.

Линия Puttalam · 99.7 км от Colombo Fort

Отправление	Направление	Курсирует
05:23 am	Maradana	Только по воскресеньям
05:23 am	Mount Lavinia	Только по будням и субботам
07:27 am	Nooranagar	Ежедневно
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	Только по будням
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	Только по субботам и воскресеньям
11:44 am	Puttalam	Ежедневно
02:28 pm	Colombo Fort	Только по будням
03:01 pm	Nooranagar	Только по будням
05:39 pm	Colombo Fort	Только по будням
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	Только по субботам
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	Только по воскресеньям
08:11 pm	Puttalam	Только по будням
08:11 pm	Puttalam	Только по субботам
08:29 pm	Puttalam	Только по воскресеньям

Расписание скопировано с опубликованных графиков Железных дорог Шри-Ланки, последняя проверка 2026-09-14. Время может измениться без предупреждения — уточняйте информацию на железной дороге перед поездкой. Посмотрите всю сеть на список железнодорожных станций Шри-Ланки.

Места поблизости

Места в радиусе около 25 км (16), сначала ближайшие.

Anawilundawa Railway Station

Расписание железнодорожной станции Anawilundawa

Места поблизости

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