Question 1

Where is Bolawatte Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Bolawatte Railway Station is located in the Puttalam District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It lies approximately 48.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line, between Waikkala Station (toward Colombo) and Borelessa Station (toward Puttalam).

Question 2

How many trains stop at Bolawatte Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 38 train services call at Bolawatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Puttalam Line. Services are distributed across the day, with peak frequency in the early morning and late afternoon to serve local commuters.

Question 3

How long does the train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte take?

Accepted Answer

The train journey from Colombo Fort to Bolawatte typically takes between one and one-and-a-half hours, covering around 48.9 km. Journey time varies depending on the type of service and the number of intermediate stops.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Waikkala Station lies to the south of Bolawatte in the direction of Colombo, while Borelessa Station lies to the north in the direction of Puttalam. Both are relatively small halts on the same single-track line.

Question 5

Is Wilpattu National Park accessible from Bolawatte or the Puttalam area?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park by area, is accessible by road from the Puttalam area. Most visitors arrange a vehicle from Puttalam town or directly from Colombo or Negombo, as there is no direct rail link to the park entrance.

Question 6

What is the Puttalam Line used for?

Accepted Answer

The Puttalam Line primarily serves commuters, fishing communities, and agricultural workers along Sri Lanka's North Western coastline. It runs from a junction near Colombo northward through Negombo and Chilaw to Puttalam, passing through coconut-growing lowlands and coastal wetland areas.

Question 7

Are there any attractions near Bolawatte Station worth visiting?

Accepted Answer

The surrounding Puttalam District offers lagoon scenery, the Iranawila Rajamaha Viharaya temple, and road access to Wilpattu National Park. Negombo, a short train ride south, has a Dutch colonial fort, a working fishing harbour, and easy connections to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Question 8

Can I buy a train ticket to Bolawatte online?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka Railways has expanded its online ticketing in recent years, and tickets for Puttalam Line services may be available through the official Sri Lanka Railways website or app. For most services on this line, seating is unreserved, so purchasing a ticket at Colombo Fort Station on the day of travel is also a common and straightforward option.

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:48 am	Maradana		Dagligen
05:18 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:18 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:49 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
05:51 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
06:16 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:51 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
06:51 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:10 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:31 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
10:08 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
10:10 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
11:14 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
12:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
01:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
01:40 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
02:49 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
04:03 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:30 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
05:57 pm	Chilaw		Söndag endast
06:00 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:24 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
06:47 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
07:06 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
07:44 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:50 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:50 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:52 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
09:59 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

Bolawatte Railway Station

Bolawatte järnvägsstations tidtabell

Platser i närheten

Handla detta sortiment med Lakpura

Ceylon Railway Heritage

Narrow Gauge Railways of Ceylon