How far is Sawarana Railway Station from Colombo?

Sawarana Railway Station is 79.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. By train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours depending on the service. The station is located in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province.

How many trains stop at Sawarana Station per day?

Around 31 trains call at Sawarana on a typical day, serving both northbound (toward Puttalam) and southbound (toward Colombo) directions. Frequency may vary slightly on public holidays or when engineering works are scheduled. Check the Sri Lanka Railways website or Colombo Fort station for the current timetable.

Which stations are next to Sawarana on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately south of Sawarana (toward Colombo) is Kakkapalliya, and the station immediately north is Chilaw. Chilaw is the main town in this part of the North Western Province and offers more comprehensive facilities.

What is the best way to travel from Colombo to Sawarana?

The most straightforward option is a northbound Puttalam Line train from Colombo Fort station. Alternatively, buses on the A003 coastal highway serve the area, and private road transfer is possible via the same route. The train is generally more comfortable than the bus for longer segments.

Are there tourist attractions near Sawarana Station?

Chilaw, the next station north, is home to the Munnesvaram Temple, a historically significant Hindu shrine. The Puttalam District also has lagoon ecosystems popular with birdwatchers, and Wilpattu National Park lies further north. The coastal beaches near Chilaw are quieter alternatives to the more visited beaches south of Negombo.

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park via Sawarana Station?

Sawarana and the nearby town of Chilaw serve as useful rail staging points for travellers heading toward Wilpattu, though the park entrance itself requires onward road transport from the line. Most visitors to Wilpattu approach from Puttalam or Nochchiyagama by road. Combining a Puttalam Line journey with a pre-arranged vehicle is the most practical approach.

Is the Puttalam Line scenic?

The Puttalam Line passes through coastal lowlands, lagoons, coconut estates and small fishing villages, offering a genuine slice of everyday Sri Lankan coastal life. It is less dramatic than the Hill Country railways but provides an authentic and relatively uncrowded travel experience through the North Western Province.

Sawarana Railway Station

Sawarana Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 79.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

31 trains call at Sawarana 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: Kakkapalliya (towards Colombo) and Chilaw.

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

Sawarana järnvägsstations tidtabell

31 tåg stannar vid Sawarana en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 79.7 km från Colombo Fort · Nordvästra provinsen

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:55 am	Maradana		Dagligen
04:25 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
04:25 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
04:55 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
05:55 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
05:55 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:58 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
08:24 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
09:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
11:11 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
11:22 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
11:22 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
12:07 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
12:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
02:33 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
03:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:56 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:38 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:41 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
07:41 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
08:00 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
08:37 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
08:44 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
09:37 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
10:52 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

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