How many trains stop at Puliyankulam station per day?

Around four trains typically call at Puliyankulam on any given day. These are Northern Line services running between Colombo Fort and destinations including Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, and Jaffna. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirming with Sri Lanka Railways before travel is advisable.

What district is Puliyankulam Railway Station in?

Puliyankulam Railway Station is located in the Vavuniya District, within the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It sits along the Northern Line, one of the main rail corridors connecting Colombo to the far north of the island.

What is the contact number for Puliyankulam Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 025-3244651. Staffed hours are limited to train arrival and departure times, so calling around scheduled services is the best way to reach someone directly.

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

The exact journey time depends on the specific service and whether it is an express or a stopping train. Vavuniya, the nearest major railhead, is typically several hours north of Colombo Fort by intercity express. Puliyankulam lies between Vavuniya and the further northern districts.

Is Puliyankulam safe for tourists to visit?

The Northern Province, including Vavuniya District, is open to visitors and has been accessible since the end of the civil conflict in 2009. The area is generally calm and welcoming to travellers, though facilities at smaller rural stations are basic compared to larger towns.

What is the nearest major town to Puliyankulam station?

Vavuniya is the nearest major town with comprehensive facilities including accommodation, restaurants, and onward transport connections. It is accessible by train or road from Puliyankulam in a short journey.

Can I travel from Puliyankulam all the way to Jaffna by train?

Yes, the Northern Line connects through Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, and onward to Jaffna. Travellers at Puliyankulam can board a northbound service and continue to Jaffna, subject to the available train schedule on that day.

Puliyankulam Railway Station

Puliyankulam Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province.

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

Station telephone: 025-3244651.

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

Puliyankulam järnvägsstations tidtabell

4 tåg stannar vid Puliyankulam en typisk dag.

Norra linjen · Norra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 025-3244651

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
02:11 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagligen
11:59 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligen
12:25 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligen
09:15 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligen

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