Where is Ganewatte Railway Station?

Ganewatte Railway Station is located in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, 116.7 km from Colombo Fort. The station lies between Wellawa (toward Colombo) and Nagollagama (toward the north).

How many trains stop at Ganewatte Station per day?

Around 26 trains call at Ganewatte on a typical operating day, running in both directions along the Northern Line. Services vary in class and stopping pattern, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable is recommended before you travel.

What is the telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Ganewatte Railway Station is 037-3989035. You can call to confirm timetable details or ask about local services.

Which stations are next to Ganewatte on the Northern Line?

The neighbouring stations are Wellawa, which lies to the south in the direction of Colombo, and Nagollagama, which lies to the north. Both are a short train ride away and are also served by the same Northern Line services.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Ganewatte take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Ganewatte covers around 116.7 km and typically takes between two and a half and three hours, depending on whether you are on an express or a slow train. Journey times can vary, so it is best to check the specific service before boarding.

Is Ganewatte Station a good base for exploring Kurunegala?

Ganewatte Station is a small wayside stop rather than a main interchange, but it gives access to the broader Kurunegala District by road. The district is home to the historic rock town of Kurunegala and several Buddhist temples, making it worth a day's exploration for travellers on the Northern Line.

Can I buy train tickets at Ganewatte Station?

Tickets for unreserved and second-class seats can generally be purchased at the station counter or on board certain services. For reserved or first-class seats on longer express trains, advance booking through Sri Lanka Railways is advisable, especially around public holidays.

Ganewatte Railway Station

Ganewatte Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kurunegala District, North Western Province. It lies 116.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Wellawa (towards Colombo) and Nagollagama.

Station telephone: 037-3989035.

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

Ganewatte järnvägsstations tidtabell

26 tåg stannar vid Ganewatte en typisk dag.

Norra linjen · 116.7 km från Colombo Fort · Nordvästra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 037-3989035

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
12:04 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagligen
12:42 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligen
03:55 am	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar och lördag endast
03:55 am	Polgahawela · börjar här		Söndag endast
05:13 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
05:13 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:50 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:58 am	Kurunegala		Dagligen
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:17 am	Maho		Dagligen
08:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagligen
09:42 am	Maho		Dagligen
11:49 am	Kurunegala		Dagligen
12:23 pm	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagligen
02:43 pm	Polgahawela		Dagligen
02:45 pm	Maho		Dagligen
02:45 pm	Maho		Vardagar och lördag endast
04:01 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligen
04:03 pm	Vavuniya		Dagligen
05:45 pm	Kurunegala		Dagligen
07:13 pm	Maho		Lördag och söndag endast
07:20 pm	Maho		Lördag och söndag endast
07:44 pm	Maho		Vardagar endast
07:59 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:18 pm	Maho		Vardagar endast
08:51 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast

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