Question 1

How many trains stop at Kekirawa station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around ten trains call at Kekirawa on a typical operating day. The mix includes intercity expresses and slower stopping trains running along the Batticaloa Line. For the exact current timetable, contact the station directly on 025-2264271 or check the Sri Lanka Railways website.

Question 2

What railway line is Kekirawa on?

Accepted Answer

Kekirawa is on the Batticaloa Line, which links Colombo Fort with Batticaloa on the east coast. The line passes through major stations including Anuradhapura, Habarana, and Polonnaruwa.

Question 3

Is Kekirawa near Anuradhapura?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kekirawa is in the Anuradhapura District and sits a relatively short distance south of Anuradhapura city. It is also close to the Aukana Buddha Statue, one of the finest ancient sculptures in Sri Lanka.

Question 4

Can I visit the Aukana Buddha from Kekirawa station?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Aukana Buddha Statue is approximately 12 km from Kekirawa town and is the most popular day-trip destination for passengers alighting at the station. Three-wheelers are available from the station forecourt for the short journey.

Question 5

How long does the train from Colombo Fort to Kekirawa take?

Accepted Answer

Journey time from Colombo Fort to Kekirawa is typically three to four hours, depending on whether you take an intercity express or a slower passenger service. Intercity expresses make fewer stops and are generally more comfortable.

Question 6

Do I need to book a seat in advance for trains to Kekirawa?

Accepted Answer

Advance seat reservation is advisable for intercity expresses, especially during public holidays and the Vesak and Poson pilgrimage seasons when trains toward Anuradhapura are heavily used. For ordinary passenger trains, reservation is less critical but still useful during peak periods.

Question 7

What is the nearest national park to Kekirawa?

Accepted Answer

Minneriya National Park and Kaudulla National Park are the closest wildlife reserves, both accessible via Habarana which is a short journey east of Kekirawa on the Batticaloa Line. Both parks are known for large elephant gatherings during the dry season.

පිටත්වීම	දෙසට	දුම්රිය	ධාවනය
12:24 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	දෛනිකව
02:27 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	දෛනිකව
05:14 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	දෛනිකව
07:42 am	Batticaloa		දෛනිකව
10:15 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	දෛනිකව
10:44 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	දෛනිකව
04:43 pm	Maho		දෛනිකව
06:17 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	දෛනිකව
10:07 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	දෛනිකව
11:39 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	දෛනිකව

Kekirawa Railway Station

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