How far is Chilaw Station from Colombo Fort?

Chilaw Station is 82.5 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 and intermediate stops.

How many trains run to Chilaw per day?

Around 36 trains call at Chilaw Station on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Puttalam. Services are more frequent in the mornings and evenings. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways as schedules can change.

What are the stations next to Chilaw on the Puttalam Line?

Sawarana is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Bangadeniya is the neighbouring station towards Puttalam. Both are small stops serving the surrounding coastal communities.

What is the contact number for Chilaw Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 032-2222271. You can call to confirm train times or get information about specific services on the day of travel.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Chilaw?

Yes, trains on the Puttalam Line depart from Colombo Fort Station and call at Chilaw without requiring a change. The line branches off the Main Line at Ragama and follows the coast northward.

What is Chilaw known for as a destination?

Chilaw is a small coastal town noted for its lagoon, active fishing community, and the nearby Munneswaram Hindu temple complex. It offers a quieter, less touristed alternative to Sri Lanka's busier beach resorts and is popular for day trips from Colombo.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Chilaw by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chilaw. The most practical options are a private transfer directly to Chilaw or taking a taxi to Colombo Fort and then catching a train on the Puttalam Line. Private airport transfers to Chilaw hotels are also widely available.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 82.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

36 trains call at Chilaw 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: Sawarana (towards Colombo) and Bangadeniya.

Station telephone: 032-2222271.

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

Chilaw火车站时刻表

典型的一天内，共有36列火车停靠Chilaw。

Puttalam线 · 距Colombo Fort 82.5公里 · 西北省

车站电话： 032-2222271

出发时间	开往	列车	运行日
03:50 am	Maradana · 始发站		每天
04:20 am	Colombo Fort · 始发站		仅周六
04:20 am	Maradana · 始发站		仅工作日
04:50 am	Panadura · 始发站	Muthu Kumari	仅工作日
05:30 am	Colombo Fort · 始发站		仅工作日
05:50 am	Maradana		仅周日
05:50 am	Mount Lavinia		仅工作日及周六
06:15 am	Colombo Fort · 始发站		每天
07:04 am	Nooranagar		每天
08:28 am	终到站 · 始发自Aluthgama		每天
09:10 am	Colombo Fort · 始发站		每天
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		仅周六及周日
11:17 am	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
11:20 am	Puttalam		每天
12:11 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		每天
12:40 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站		每天
02:38 pm	Nooranagar		仅工作日
03:10 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
05:00 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		每天
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站		仅周六
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站		仅周日
05:15 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站		仅工作日
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		仅工作日
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周六
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周日
06:42 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅周六及周日
06:45 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅工作日
07:00 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅周日
07:15 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅工作日
07:48 pm	Puttalam		仅工作日
07:48 pm	Puttalam		仅周六
08:06 pm	Puttalam		仅周日
08:41 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅周六及周日
08:48 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅工作日
09:41 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		仅工作日
10:56 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort		每天

时刻表来源于斯里兰卡铁路局已公布的运行计划，最后核查日期：2026-09-14。时刻可能随时变更，恕不另行通知——出行前请向铁路部门确认。在斯里兰卡火车站列表上查看完整路网。

Nearby places

8 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Chilaw Railway Station

Chilaw火车站时刻表

Nearby places

直接通过 Lakpura® 预订或购买

Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Red Banana, Chilaw City

Ceylon Railway Heritage

Narrow Gauge Railways of Ceylon