How far is Katukurunda Railway Station from Colombo?

Katukurunda Station is 44.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. A stopping train typically covers this distance in around 55 to 75 minutes, depending on the number of intermediate halts.

Which stations are next to Katukurunda on the Coast Line?

Kalutara South is the neighbouring station toward Colombo, and Payagala North is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara. Both are a very short ride away on any southbound or northbound service.

How many trains stop at Katukurunda per day?

Around 28 train services call at Katukurunda on a typical day. This includes a mix of intercity and stopping services, though not all run on every day of the week, so checking the current timetable before travel is advisable.

Do I need to book a ticket in advance for Katukurunda?

For short local journeys in second or third class, advance booking is not usually necessary and tickets can be purchased at the station. If you plan to travel in a reserved first-class carriage on an intercity express toward Galle or Matara, booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays.

What is near Katukurunda Station worth visiting?

The Kalutara Bodhiya temple complex is a few kilometres north and is one of the district's most visited religious sites. Beaches around Payagala and the river estuary near Kalutara town are also close by. Beruwala and Aluthgama, a short journey south by train, offer a historic Arab trading town and a well-known fish market.

Is the train a good way to travel along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka?

Yes. The Coast Line is a practical and scenic way to travel between Colombo and destinations such as Kalutara, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Matara. Trains are generally more reliable than road travel during peak traffic hours and offer an unhurried view of the coastal countryside.

What facilities are available at Katukurunda Railway Station?

Katukurunda is a smaller station with basic facilities. A stationmaster's office is available for ticketing and timetable queries. Tuk-tuks for local transport are typically found outside the station entrance.

Katukurunda Railway Station

Katukurunda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 44.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Coast Line: Kalutara South (towards Colombo) and Payagala North.

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

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خط الساحل · 44.7 كم من Colombo Fort · المقاطعة الغربية

المغادرة	باتجاه	القطار	يسير
03:40 am	Colombo Fort		يوميًا
04:02 am	Chilaw		يوميًا
04:45 am	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
05:08 am	Maradana		الأحد فقط
05:20 am	Maradana	Night Mail	أيام الأسبوع فقط
05:42 am	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع فقط
05:48 am	Maradana		السبت والأحد فقط
06:11 am	Maradana		يوميًا
06:14 am	Maradana		السبت والأحد فقط
06:25 am	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
07:37 am	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع فقط
07:42 am	Mount Lavinia		يوميًا
10:51 am	Galle		يوميًا
11:24 am	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع والسبت فقط
12:40 pm	Aluthgama		يوميًا
02:18 pm	Maradana		أيام الأسبوع فقط
02:18 pm	Maradana		السبت والأحد فقط
03:26 pm	Aluthgama		يوميًا
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		أيام الأسبوع فقط
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		السبت والأحد فقط
06:08 pm	Aluthgama		أيام الأسبوع فقط
06:25 pm	Aluthgama		السبت والأحد فقط
07:00 pm	Galle		أيام الأسبوع والأحد فقط
07:00 pm	Galle		السبت فقط
07:10 pm	Aluthgama		أيام الأسبوع فقط
07:45 pm	Aluthgama		يوميًا
08:15 pm	Aluthgama		يوميًا
08:46 pm	Galle	Night Mail	يوميًا

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