How far is Lunuwila Railway Station from Colombo?

Lunuwila is 54.4 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes between one and two hours depending on the service and number of intermediate stops.

How many trains stop at Lunuwila Station per day?

Around 38 trains call at Lunuwila on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo and Puttalam. Some services operate on selected days only, so it is worth confirming the timetable before travel.

What are the stations either side of Lunuwila on the Puttalam Line?

Borelessa is the next station toward Colombo, while Tummodara lies immediately to the north in the direction of Puttalam. The line continues through Chilaw before reaching Puttalam town.

Do I need to book a ticket in advance for a train to Lunuwila?

Advance booking is generally not required for second and third class seats on the Puttalam Line. Tickets can be purchased at the station counter before boarding. For first class travel, booking in advance is recommended where the service offers it.

What is the station telephone number for Lunuwila?

The station telephone number is 031-2255271. Calling ahead is a practical way to verify the current timetable, particularly if you are travelling on a public holiday or planning an early-morning departure.

What is Lunuwila known for apart from the railway station?

Lunuwila is locally associated with the Ayurvedic herb Bacopa monnieri, known as the lunuwila plant, which has been cultivated in the area for generations and is used in traditional medicine and hair care preparations.

Is Lunuwila near Negombo?

Yes, Lunuwila is north of Negombo along the Puttalam Line coast. Negombo is one of the larger towns on this rail corridor and offers a wider range of accommodation, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

Lunuwila Railway Station

Lunuwila Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 54.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

38 trains call at Lunuwila 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: Borelessa (towards Colombo) and Tummodara.

Station telephone: 031-2255271.

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

Lunuwila järnvägsstations tidtabell

38 tåg stannar vid Lunuwila en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 54.4 km från Colombo Fort · Nordvästra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 031-2255271

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:37 am	Maradana		Dagligen
05:07 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:07 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:38 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
06:07 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:10 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
06:40 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
06:40 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:00 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:41 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
09:57 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
10:23 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
11:25 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
12:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
12:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
01:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
01:51 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
03:00 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
04:14 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:16 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:41 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:41 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
06:09 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:10 pm	Chilaw		Söndag endast
06:11 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:16 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:35 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:58 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
06:58 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
07:17 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
07:19 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:55 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
08:01 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
08:55 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
10:10 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

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