How far is Chilaw Station from Colombo Fort?

Chilaw Station is 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours depending on the service and intermediate stops.

How many trains run to Chilaw per day?

Around 36 trains call at Chilaw Station on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services are more frequent in the mornings and evenings. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways as schedules can change.

What are the stations next to Chilaw on the Puttalam Line?

Sawarana is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Bangadeniya is the neighbouring station towards Puttalam. Both are small stops serving the surrounding coastal communities.

What is the contact number for Chilaw Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 032-2222271. You can call to confirm train times or get information about specific services on the day of travel.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Chilaw?

Yes, trains on the Puttalam Line depart from Colombo Fort Station and call at Chilaw without requiring a change. The line branches off the Main Line at Ragama and follows the coast northward.

What is Chilaw known for as a destination?

Chilaw is a small coastal town noted for its lagoon, active fishing community, and the nearby Munneswaram Hindu temple complex. It offers a quieter, less touristed alternative to Sri Lanka's busier beach resorts and is popular for day trips from Colombo.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Chilaw by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chilaw. The most practical options are a private transfer directly to Chilaw or taking a taxi to Colombo Fort and then catching a train on the Puttalam Line. Private airport transfers to Chilaw hotels are also widely available.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Chilaw 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: Sawarana (towards Colombo) and Bangadeniya.

Station telephone: 032-2222271.

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

Chilaw järnvägsstations tidtabell

36 tåg stannar vid Chilaw en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 82.5 km från Colombo Fort · Nordvästra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 032-2222271

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:50 am	Maradana · börjar här		Dagligen
04:20 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Lördag endast
04:20 am	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar endast
04:50 am	Panadura · börjar här	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
05:30 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
05:50 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
05:50 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:15 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Dagligen
07:04 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
08:28 am	slutar här · från Aluthgama		Dagligen
09:10 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Dagligen
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
11:20 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
12:11 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Dagligen
12:40 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Dagligen
02:38 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
03:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:00 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Lördag endast
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Söndag endast
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:42 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
06:45 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:00 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:15 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
07:48 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
08:06 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
08:41 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
08:48 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
09:41 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
10:56 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Dagligen

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