How many trains stop at Weherahena station per day?

On a typical operating day, around 15 trains call at Weherahena station. Services run in both directions along the Coastal Line, northbound toward Colombo Fort and southbound toward Matara, with frequency peaking during morning and afternoon hours.

Which line does Weherahena Railway Station sit on?

Weherahena is on the Coastal (Main) Line of Sri Lanka Railways, which runs from Colombo Fort south to Matara. The station is one of the stops closest to the Matara terminus, the current southernmost point of the line.

How far is Weherahena station from Colombo?

Weherahena lies near Matara, which is roughly 160 km from Colombo by road. By train on the Coastal Line, the journey to Colombo Fort typically takes between 3.5 and 4.5 hours depending on the service type.

Is there anything to see at Weherahena near the station?

The area is closely associated with the Weherahena Buddhist Temple, notable for its large underground mural chamber and prominent Buddha statue. Matara Fort, Polhena Beach, and Dondra Head Lighthouse are all within a short distance.

Can I buy train tickets at Weherahena station?

Basic tickets are generally available at the station counter for local services. If you want a reserved seat on an express or intercity train, it is better to book in advance at the main Matara station, as reserved carriages can sell out on weekends and public holidays.

What is the best train journey from Weherahena?

The journey northward along the coast toward Galle and Colombo is considered one of the most scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka, with stretches of track running directly alongside the Indian Ocean. Travelling in the morning puts the sea on the left-hand side, generally giving the best views.

Is Weherahena station the same as Matara station?

No. Weherahena is a separate station a short distance from Matara town centre. Matara is the current southern terminus of the Coastal Line, while Weherahena is a halt just before it on northbound services.

Weherahena Railway Station

Weherahena Railway Station is a station in the Matara District, Southern Province.

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

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

Weherahena – jízdní řád železniční stanice

V typický den ve stanici Weherahena zastavuje 15 vlaků.

Jižní provincie

Odjezd	Směr	Vlak	Provoz
04:43 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Pouze pracovní dny
05:53 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Denně
06:53 am	Galle		Denně
07:37 am	Beliaththa		Pouze pracovní dny
07:49 am	Matara		Denně
07:57 am	Beliaththa		Pouze sobota a neděle
10:52 am	Beliaththa		Denně
01:20 pm	Maradana		Denně
02:07 pm	Beliaththa		Denně
05:14 pm	Matara		Denně
06:02 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Denně
06:14 pm	Beliaththa		Denně
07:47 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Pouze pracovní dny
07:49 pm	Galle		Denně
10:02 pm	Beliaththa		Pouze pracovní dny

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