How far is Waikkala Railway Station from Colombo?

Waikkala is approximately 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. Journey times vary by service but express trains typically cover the distance in roughly one to one-and-a-half hours.

Which stations are next to Waikkala on the Puttalam Line?

The station immediately before Waikkala on the way to Colombo is Kochchikade, and the next station toward Puttalam is Bolawatte. Both are small stops serving the North Western Province coastal corridor.

How many trains stop at Waikkala per day?

Around 35 trains call at Waikkala on a typical day, covering both directions along the Puttalam Line. The exact number can vary on public holidays or during engineering works.

What province is Waikkala Railway Station in?

Waikkala station is in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka's North Western Province. The broader area is characterised by coconut estates and small fishing communities.

Can I reach Wilpattu National Park from Waikkala by train?

Wilpattu National Park is in the Puttalam District but cannot be reached directly by rail. Continuing on the Puttalam Line toward Puttalam town and then arranging road transport is the most practical approach.

Is Waikkala Railway Station good for visiting Negombo?

Kochchikade station, one stop toward Colombo from Waikkala, is the closest rail point to Negombo town. Waikkala itself is slightly further north; a tuk-tuk from either station can connect you to Negombo's beach and lagoon areas.

What class of travel is available on the Puttalam Line?

The Puttalam Line generally operates second-class and third-class carriages. It does not run the observation or first-class cars found on the hill-country routes, making it a straightforward commuter and regional service.

Waikkala Railway Station

Waikkala Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 46.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

35 trains call at Waikkala 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: Kochchikade (towards Colombo) and Bolawatte.

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

Waikkala järnvägsstations tidtabell

35 tåg stannar vid Waikkala en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 46.6 km från Colombo Fort · Nordvästra provinsen

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:52 am	Maradana		Dagligen
05:22 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
05:22 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:35 am	Nooranagar		Dagligen
05:54 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
06:56 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
06:56 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:15 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
07:27 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
09:52 am	Puttalam		Dagligen
10:12 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
11:10 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
11:28 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
12:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
01:30 pm	Nooranagar		Vardagar endast
01:42 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
02:45 pm	Madampe		Dagligen
03:59 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:32 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:26 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
06:13 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
06:26 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Vardagar endast
06:42 pm	Puttalam		Lördag endast
07:02 pm	Puttalam		Söndag endast
07:40 pm	Chilaw		Lördag och söndag endast
07:45 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:54 pm	Colombo Fort		Söndag endast
07:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:40 pm	Chilaw		Vardagar endast
09:55 pm	Chilaw		Dagligen

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