How many trains stop at Manampitiya Station per day?

Around 10 trains call at Manampitiya on a typical operating day. This includes intercity expresses and slower stopping services. Some trains run only on selected days, so it is worth checking the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways or calling the station directly on 027-2051006.

What line is Manampitiya Railway Station on?

Manampitiya is on the Batticaloa Line, one of Sri Lanka's main intercity rail routes. The line runs from Colombo Fort northeast through Kandy and Polonnaruwa before reaching Batticaloa on the eastern coast, covering roughly 390 kilometres in total.

How do I get from Colombo to Manampitiya by train?

Board a Batticaloa-bound service from Colombo Fort Station. The journey typically takes six to eight hours depending on the service and stops along the way. Reserving a seat in advance is recommended, especially for intercity expresses.

Is Manampitiya near Polonnaruwa ancient city?

Manampitiya is roughly 30 to 40 kilometres east of Polonnaruwa town by road, making it a feasible starting point for a visit to the ancient city. Three-wheelers and taxis are usually available near the station for onward travel.

What is Manampitiya known for?

Manampitiya is a small town on the eastern bank of the Mahaweli River in Polonnaruwa District. It is primarily known as a rail stop on the Batticaloa Line and serves as an access point for visiting Polonnaruwa's archaeological sites and nearby national parks such as Minneriya and Kaudulla.

Can I see elephants near Manampitiya?

Minneriya and Kaudulla national parks, both within the broader Polonnaruwa area, are well known for their elephant populations. Large herds gather around the ancient reservoirs in these parks during the dry season, typically from July to October.

What facilities are available at Manampitiya Station?

Manampitiya is a mid-sized rural station with basic facilities. Small tea shops and market stalls are typically found near the station entrance. For ticket bookings or timetable queries, the station telephone number is 027-2051006.

Manampitiya Railway Station

Manampitiya Railway Station is a station on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province.

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

Station telephone: 027-2051006.

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

Расписание железнодорожной станции Manampitiya

10 поездов останавливается на станции Manampitiya в обычный день.

Линия Batticaloa · Северо-Центральная провинция

Телефон станции: 027-2051006

Отправление	Направление	Поезд	Курсирует
01:54 am	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Ежедневно
03:25 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Ежедневно
04:55 am	Batticaloa		Ежедневно
08:17 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Ежедневно
10:38 am	Batticaloa		Ежедневно
12:48 pm	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Ежедневно
01:38 pm	Maho		Ежедневно
07:14 pm	Galoya Junction		Ежедневно
08:04 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Ежедневно
10:12 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Ежедневно

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.

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