Is Puttalam the last station on the Puttalam Line?

Yes, Puttalam is the branch terminus of the Puttalam Line. No Sri Lanka Railways services continue north beyond Puttalam on the national network. The station immediately before it heading toward Colombo is Thilladiya.

How far is Puttalam Station from Colombo Fort?

Puttalam Station is 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Puttalam Line. The journey by train typically takes around three to four hours depending on the service.

How many trains run to Puttalam daily?

Around 14 trains typically call at Puttalam Station on a normal operating day. Services are spread across the day, with more frequent departures during morning and evening commuter hours.

Can I get to Wilpattu National Park from Puttalam train station?

Wilpattu's main gate is approximately 30–35 km north of Puttalam town. There is no direct public transport link from the station to the park, so you will need to arrange a tuk-tuk, taxi, or pre-booked vehicle from town.

What is Puttalam District known for?

Puttalam District is known for its large saltwater lagoon, extensive saltpan industry, mangrove coastlines, and its position as the gateway to Wilpattu National Park in the north and the Kalpitiya Peninsula, popular for dolphin watching and watersports.

Is there a direct train from Negombo to Puttalam?

Yes, the Puttalam Line passes through Negombo, so trains running the full Colombo–Puttalam route stop there. You can board at Negombo and continue to Puttalam without changing trains.

What is the station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Puttalam Railway Station is 032-2265271. Staff can provide information on current timetables and local conditions.

Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District, North Western Province. It lies 135.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Puttalam 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: Thilladiya (towards Colombo) and Nooranagar.

Station telephone: 032-2265271.

branch terminus.

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

Puttalam火车站时刻表

典型的一天内，共有14列火车停靠Puttalam。

Puttalam线 · 距Colombo Fort 135.1公里 · 西北省

车站电话： 032-2265271

出发时间	开往	运行日
04:30 am	Maradana · 始发站	仅周日
04:30 am	Mount Lavinia · 始发站	仅工作日及周六
08:20 am	Nooranagar	每天
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	仅工作日
09:56 am	Colombo Fort	仅周六及周日
12:38 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort	每天
01:30 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站	仅工作日
03:54 pm	Nooranagar	仅工作日
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站	仅周六
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort · 始发站	仅周日
04:46 pm	Colombo Fort	仅工作日
09:05 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort	仅工作日
09:05 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort	仅周六
09:21 pm	终到站 · 始发自Colombo Fort	仅周日

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。

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Puttalam火车站时刻表

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