How far is Dehiwala station from Colombo Fort?

Dehiwala station is 10.0 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. On a stopping train the journey typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes depending on the service and how many intermediate halts it makes.

Which stations are next to Dehiwala on the train line?

Wellawatta is the station immediately towards Colombo, and Mount Lavinia is the next stop heading south. Both are short rides away, making it easy to hop between the three suburbs by rail.

How many trains stop at Dehiwala per day?

On a typical day, around 94 trains call at Dehiwala station. Services are most frequent during morning and evening peak hours, with Coast Line trains running in both directions throughout the day.

Can I walk to Dehiwala Zoo from the train station?

Yes, the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka in Dehiwala is within reasonable walking distance of the station, and it is signposted from Galle Road. A short three-wheeler ride is also an option if you prefer not to walk in the heat.

Is it easy to reach Mount Lavinia Beach by train from Dehiwala?

Mount Lavinia Beach is just one stop south of Dehiwala on the Coast Line, making it very convenient to reach by train. The journey takes only a few minutes and trains run frequently, so no advance booking is needed.

Do intercity express trains stop at Dehiwala?

Most long-distance intercity expresses on the Coast Line are limited-stop services and do not call at Dehiwala. Travellers should board a suburban stopping service at Colombo Fort if Dehiwala is their destination.

Is staying in Dehiwala a good option instead of central Colombo?

Dehiwala can be a quieter and more affordable alternative to central Colombo accommodation. Frequent trains connect it to Fort in around 20 to 30 minutes, and it is also well served by buses along Galle Road.

What is the contact number for Dehiwala Railway Station?

The station can be reached on 011-2713271. For timetable queries or general Sri Lanka Railways information, the official Sri Lanka Railways website also publishes updated schedules.

Dehiwala Railway Station

Dehiwala Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 10.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

94 trains call at Dehiwala 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: Wellawatta (towards Colombo) and Mount Lavinia.

Station telephone: 011-2713271.

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

Dehiwala jernbanestations køreplan

94 tog standser ved Dehiwala på en typisk dag.

Kystlinje · 10.0 km fra Colombo Fort · Vestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 011-2713271

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
04:47 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
04:55 am	Wadduwa		Dagligt
05:09 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
05:15 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Dagligt
05:26 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage
05:52 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:00 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:06 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
06:11 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
06:17 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:42 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
06:46 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:53 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:56 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:00 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
07:04 am	Maradana		Dagligt
07:05 am	Beliaththa		Dagligt
07:15 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:26 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage
07:27 am	Panadura		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:30 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
07:48 am	Moratuwa		Kun lørdag
07:54 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:03 am	Ratmalana		Kun hverdage
08:04 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Kun hverdage
08:06 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
08:08 am	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:15 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:17 am	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:18 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
08:22 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:25 am	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag
08:29 am	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage
08:31 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
08:41 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag
08:43 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage og lørdag
09:02 am	Maradana		Dagligt
09:02 am	Mount Lavinia		Kun søndag
09:05 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
09:16 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
09:34 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
09:41 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
09:45 am	Maradana		Dagligt
09:50 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
10:04 am	Kalutara South		Dagligt
10:15 am	Maradana		Dagligt
11:35 am	Aluthgama		Dagligt
11:37 am	Maradana		Dagligt
12:32 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
12:57 pm	Kalutara South		Kun lørdag og søndag
01:45 pm	Maradana		Dagligt
01:55 pm	Panadura		Kun hverdage
02:26 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
02:37 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
02:38 pm	Panadura		Dagligt
03:03 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
03:16 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
03:21 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
03:31 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
03:39 pm	Mount Lavinia		Kun hverdage
03:43 pm	Maradana		Kun søndag
03:47 pm	Panadura		Dagligt
04:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
04:15 pm	Moratuwa		Kun hverdage
04:24 pm	Panadura		Kun hverdage
04:42 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
04:50 pm	Panadura		Kun hverdage og lørdag
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:12 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
05:12 pm	Aluthgama		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:37 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage og lørdag
05:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
05:58 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
05:58 pm	Maradana		Dagligt
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:12 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
06:42 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
06:55 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:59 pm	ender her · fra Beliaththa		Kun lørdag og søndag
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
07:37 pm	Kalutara South		Kun hverdage
07:39 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
08:10 pm	Panadura		Kun lørdag
08:28 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagligt
09:00 pm	Kalutara South		Kun søndag
09:00 pm	Payagala South		Kun hverdage
09:27 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag
09:55 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
10:04 pm	Colombo Fort
11:00 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage

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