How many trains stop at Murunkan Station per day?

On a typical day, two trains call at Murunkan Station — one service heading toward Talaimannar and one in the direction of Medawachchiya or Colombo. Frequencies can vary on public holidays and during timetable revisions, so it is advisable to confirm before travelling.

What line does Murunkan Railway Station serve?

Murunkan is a station on the Talaimannar Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line runs from Medawachchiya westward through Mannar District to Talaimannar Pier on the northwestern coast.

What is the telephone number for Murunkan Railway Station?

The station contact number is 023-3232236. Calling ahead is recommended to confirm train times, as schedules on the Talaimannar Line can change.

Is there anything worth seeing near Murunkan?

The Murunkan area offers several notable attractions, including Giant's Tank, an ancient reservoir and important bird habitat, and the Madhu Road Shrine, a major Catholic pilgrimage destination. Mannar Island, accessible by continuing on the line toward Talaimannar, has a Portuguese fort, African baobab trees, and significant coastal wetlands.

How do I travel from Colombo to Murunkan by train?

Trains on the Talaimannar Line depart from Colombo Fort Station, typically changing or originating at Medawachchiya junction. The journey is long — expect to allow the better part of a day. Reserving a seat in advance at Colombo Fort is strongly recommended for comfortable travel.

What is the best time of year to take the Talaimannar Line train?

May to September offers the most settled weather in Sri Lanka's dry northwest, making it the most practical season for rail travel on the Talaimannar Line. The northeast monsoon (October to January) can affect services, though this period is also rewarding for birdwatchers visiting the Mannar wetlands.

Has the Talaimannar Line been restored after the civil conflict?

Yes. The Talaimannar Line was progressively rehabilitated following the end of the conflict in 2009, with services restored in stages through the 2010s. The full line to Talaimannar Pier is now operational, though train frequency remains limited compared to busier routes in the south and hill country.

Murunkan Railway Station

Murunkan Railway Station is a station on the Talaimannar Line of Sri Lanka Railways.

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

Station telephone: 023-3232236.

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

Murunkan demiryolu istasyonu tarife

2 tren, tipik bir günde Murunkan istasyonunda durmaktadır.

Talaimannar Hattı

İstasyon telefonu: 023-3232236

Kalkış	Yön	Sefer
06:45 am	Anuradhapura	Her Gün
06:31 pm	Talaimannar Pier	Her Gün

Tarife, yayımlanan Sri Lanka Railways programlarından yansıtılmıştır, son kontrol tarihi: 2026-09-14. Saatler önceden bildirilmeksizin değişebilir — seyahat etmeden önce demiryoluyla doğrulayın. Tüm ağı Sri Lanka demiryolu istasyon listesi üzerinde görüntüleyin.

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Madhu Road Milli Parkı4 km
Madhu4 km
Madhu Road Railway Station4 km
Malvathu River10 km
Neriyakulam Railway Station14 km
Cheddiikulam Railway Station16 km
Cheddikulam16 km

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Murunkan demiryolu istasyonu tarife

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