How many trains stop at Free Trade Zone Railway Station per day?

Around 43 trains call at Free Trade Zone Station on a typical day. This includes services running in both directions — northbound toward Negombo and Puttalam, and southbound toward Colombo Fort. The exact number varies slightly on weekends and public holidays.

What was Free Trade Zone Railway Station previously called?

The station was formerly known as Katunayake South before being renamed Free Trade Zone Railway Station to reflect its role serving the nearby Katunayake Export Processing Zone. Older timetables or maps may still reference the previous name.

Can I take a train from Colombo to the Katunayake Free Trade Zone?

Yes. Northbound trains on the Colombo Fort–Puttalam coastal line stop at Free Trade Zone Station in Katunayake. The journey from Colombo Fort typically takes under an hour depending on the service. Check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable for specific departure times.

Is Free Trade Zone Station near Colombo Airport?

The station is located in the Katunayake area, which is close to Bandaranaike International Airport. However, there is no direct rail connection into the airport terminal itself. A short taxi or tuk-tuk ride is needed to bridge the distance between the station and the airport.

Which province is Free Trade Zone Railway Station in?

It is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, within the Gampaha District. The station sits roughly 28 kilometres north of Colombo Fort along the main coastal railway line.

Is Free Trade Zone Station busy during peak hours?

Yes. The station primarily serves workers commuting to and from the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, so it can be very crowded during morning and evening factory shift changes. Travelling outside these windows — typically before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m. — will generally be more comfortable.

Do trains from Free Trade Zone Station run on weekends?

A reduced number of services operate on weekends and public holidays compared to weekday schedules. It is recommended to check the current timetable directly with Sri Lanka Railways before planning a weekend journey through this station.

Free Trade Zone Railway Station

Free Trade Zone Railway Station is a station in the Western Province.

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

(formerly Katunayake South).

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

Free Trade Zone järnvägsstations tidtabell

43 tåg stannar vid Free Trade Zone en typisk dag.

Västra provinsen

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
05:07 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
05:20 am	Maradana		Dagligen
05:59 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:59 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
06:07 am	Negombo		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:26 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
06:41 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
07:04 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:28 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
07:50 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
08:06 am	Negombo		Vardagar endast
08:58 am	Negombo		Vardagar endast
09:08 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
10:40 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
10:42 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
12:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
01:02 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
01:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
02:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
02:17 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
03:31 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:47 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
05:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:44 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
05:54 pm	Negombo		Dagligen
06:13 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
06:14 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
06:27 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
06:37 pm	Negombo		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:02 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:12 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:13 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
07:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:12 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
08:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
08:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
09:27 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

Tidtabell speglad från Sri Lanka Railways publicerade tidtabeller, senast kontrollerad 2026-09-14. Tider kan ändras utan föregående meddelande – bekräfta med järnvägen innan du reser. Se hela nätverket på Sri Lanka järnvägsstationslista.

Platser i närheten

12 platser inom cirka 25 km, närmast först.

Katunayake Cityunder 1 km
Katunayake Railway Stationunder 1 km
Liyanagemulla Railway Stationunder 1 km
Seeduwa Railway Stationunder 1 km
Airport Counter1 km
City to Colombo Airport Transfers1 km
City to Katunayake Airport Transfers1 km
Airport Cab1 km
Alawatupitiya Railway Station3 km
Seeduwa City6 km
Minuwangoda7 km
Maha Oya7 km