Question 1

How many trains stop at Welikanda Station per day?

Accepted Answer

Around ten trains call at Welikanda on a typical operating day. Services run in both directions — westbound toward Colombo and eastbound toward Batticaloa. Exact numbers can vary by day, so it is worth confirming with the station directly.

Question 2

What line does Welikanda Railway Station serve?

Accepted Answer

Welikanda is a station on the Batticaloa Line of Sri Lanka Railways. This line connects Colombo with Batticaloa on the eastern coast, passing through Polonnaruwa District.

Question 3

What is the phone number for Welikanda Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

The station telephone number is 025-3853764. You can call for timetable information, platform queries, or general travel assistance.

Question 4

How far is Welikanda Station from Polonnaruwa town?

Accepted Answer

Welikanda is located in Polonnaruwa District to the southeast of Polonnaruwa town. By road, the journey typically takes around 40 to 50 minutes by tuk-tuk or car, depending on the specific route.

Question 5

Can I visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City from Welikanda by train?

Accepted Answer

The Batticaloa Line passes through Polonnaruwa District, but Polonnaruwa town's main station is a separate stop on the line. From Welikanda, it is often more practical to travel onward by road to the ancient city ruins, which are roughly an hour away.

Question 6

Is there accommodation near Welikanda Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Welikanda is a small town with limited tourist accommodation. Most travellers base themselves in Polonnaruwa town or Habarana, which have a wider range of guesthouses and hotels, and use Welikanda as a transit or day-visit stop.

Question 7

What wildlife parks are near Welikanda?

Accepted Answer

The area is within reasonable distance of Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, both well known for elephant gatherings around their ancient reservoirs. Flood Plains National Park, which protects Mahaweli River floodplain ecosystems, is also in the broader region.

出发时间	开往	列车	运行日
02:18 am	Batticaloa	Night Mail	每天
03:02 am	Colombo Fort	Pulathisi	每天
05:18 am	Batticaloa		每天
07:53 am	Colombo Fort	Udaya Devi	每天
11:07 am	Batticaloa		每天
01:10 pm	Maho		每天
01:11 pm	Batticaloa	Udaya Devi	每天
06:51 pm	Galoya Junction		每天
08:27 pm	Batticaloa	Pulathisi	每天
09:48 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	每天

Welikanda Railway Station

Welikanda火车站时刻表

附近地点

在 Lakpura® 选购系列商品

Ceylon Railway Heritage

Narrow Gauge Railways of Ceylon