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.

Расписание железнодорожной станции Waikkala

35 поездов останавливается на станции Waikkala в обычный день.

Линия Puttalam · 46.6 км от Colombo Fort · Северо-Западная провинция

Отправление	Направление	Поезд	Курсирует
04:52 am	Maradana		Ежедневно
05:22 am	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
05:22 am	Maradana		Только по будням
05:35 am	Nooranagar		Ежедневно
05:54 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Только по будням
06:56 am	Maradana		Только по воскресеньям
06:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Только по будням и субботам
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
07:27 am	Chilaw		Ежедневно
09:52 am	Puttalam		Ежедневно
10:12 am	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
11:10 am	Chilaw		Ежедневно
11:28 am	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
12:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
01:30 pm	Nooranagar		Только по будням
01:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
02:45 pm	Madampe		Ежедневно
03:59 pm	Chilaw		Ежедневно
04:32 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
04:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Ежедневно
05:26 pm	Chilaw		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
06:13 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
06:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по воскресеньям
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Только по будням
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Только по субботам
07:02 pm	Puttalam		Только по воскресеньям
07:40 pm	Chilaw		Только по субботам и воскресеньям
07:45 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по субботам
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по воскресеньям
07:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Только по будням
08:40 pm	Chilaw		Только по будням
09:55 pm	Chilaw		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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