How far is Peralanda Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Peralanda Station is approximately 17.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the service type.

How many trains stop at Peralanda per day?

Around 39 trains call at Peralanda on a typical operating day. Services run in both directions — toward Colombo Fort and toward Puttalam — throughout the day, with frequency peaking during morning and evening commute hours.

What is the nearest station to Peralanda on the Puttalam Line?

Kandana is the neighbouring station closest to Peralanda on the Puttalam Line. It lies between Peralanda and the Ragama junction where the Puttalam Line branches off Sri Lanka's Main Line.

Does the Puttalam Line train go to the airport?

The Puttalam Line itself does not directly serve Bandaranaike International Airport, but it connects at Katunayake Junction with the Airport Line, which provides a direct rail link to the terminal. Travellers should check current service availability, as airport rail services have had intermittent operational changes.

Can tourists use the Puttalam Line to reach Negombo?

Yes. The Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, making it a straightforward train journey from Colombo. Board at Colombo Fort and alight at Negombo Station. The trip typically takes under an hour on an express service.

Are there reserved seats available on trains stopping at Peralanda?

Reserved seating is generally not offered on the shorter-distance commuter services that stop at Peralanda. Most passengers travel in unreserved second- or third-class carriages. Long-distance trains that pass through without stopping may have reserved compartments.

What is the Puttalam Line like compared to the hill-country railway?

The Puttalam Line is primarily a commuter and coastal route running through low-lying plains, paddy fields, and coconut estates. It offers a more local, everyday travel experience compared to the scenic mountain routes toward Kandy and Ella, and carries far fewer international tourists.

Peralanda Railway Station

Peralanda Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Gampaha District, Western Province. It lies 17.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

39 trains call at Peralanda 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: Kandana.

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

Peralanda järnvägsstations tidtabell

39 tåg stannar vid Peralanda en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 17.1 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:36 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
05:36 am	Negombo		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:51 am	Maradana		Dagligen
06:11 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
06:30 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:30 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:05 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
07:35 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:03 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
08:21 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
08:27 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
10:11 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
10:15 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
11:11 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
12:31 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
01:27 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
01:46 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
01:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
02:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
03:02 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:16 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
05:06 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
05:23 pm	Negombo		Dagligen
05:49 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:50 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
05:53 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
06:06 pm	Negombo		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:36 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:41 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:33 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:36 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:41 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
08:00 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:55 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:56 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
09:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
09:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast

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