What line is Kalawewa Railway Station on?

Kalawewa Railway Station is on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line runs from Colombo through the north-central dry zone to Batticaloa on the east coast.

How many trains stop at Kalawewa Station per day?

On a typical day, around 10 trains call at Kalawewa Station. The mix includes both express and stopping services. Check the current timetable with the station on 025-3853763 before travelling, as schedules are subject to change.

What district is Kalawewa Railway Station in?

The station is in the Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. This area is best known for its ancient irrigation systems and proximity to the UNESCO-listed Sacred City of Anuradhapura.

Is Kalawewa National Park near the railway station?

Yes, Kala Wewa National Park is in the same area as the station and shares its name. The park encompasses the ancient reservoir and surrounding dry-zone forest and supports elephants, leopards, and abundant bird life.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kalawewa by train?

Trains depart from Colombo Fort Station. You travel north on the Main Line to Maho Junction, then switch to the Batticaloa Line heading east. Journey time varies by service; slower stopping trains take considerably longer than expresses.

What accommodation is available near Kalawewa Railway Station?

Options within walking distance of the station itself are very limited. The Heritage Kalawewa Holiday Resort near Dambulla is the best-known property in the broader area and offers access to the national park and regional attractions.

Can I do a wildlife safari near Kalawewa?

Yes. Kalawewa National Park offers jeep safaris where visitors can spot elephants, crocodiles, and water birds around the ancient reservoir. Shared and private safari options are available, and early-morning drives are generally the most rewarding.

Kalawewa Railway Station

Kalawewa Railway Station is a station on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province.

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

Station telephone: 025-3853763.

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

Kalawewa järnvägsstations tidtabell

10 tåg stannar vid Kalawewa en typisk dag.

Batticaloa-linjen · Norra centrala provinsen

Stationens telefon: 025-3853763

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
12:40 am	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligen
02:12 am	Trincomalee	Night Mail	Dagligen
05:25 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	Dagligen
07:24 am	Batticaloa		Dagligen
10:29 am	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	Dagligen
10:30 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	Dagligen
05:02 pm	Maho		Dagligen
06:06 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	Dagligen
10:22 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligen
11:23 pm	Batticaloa	Night Mail	Dagligen

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