How far is Kalutara South Station from Colombo Fort?

Kalutara South is 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service type — express trains are faster but not all of them stop here.

Which stations are next to Kalutara South on the Coast Line?

Kalutara North is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, while Katukurunda lies immediately south toward Galle and Matara. Together, Kalutara North and Kalutara South serve the broader Kalutara town area.

How many trains a day stop at Kalutara South?

Around 77 trains call at Kalutara South on a typical day, covering a mix of commuter stopping services and longer-distance trains. Not every southbound express pauses here, so check the timetable before you travel.

What is the phone number for Kalutara South Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 034-2222271. Staff can advise on service timings and any disruptions to the timetable.

Is Kalutara South or Kalutara North the better station to use?

It depends on your destination within Kalutara. Kalutara North is generally closer to the town centre and the Gangatilaka Vihara area near the river mouth, while Kalutara South is more convenient for properties along the southern stretch of the beachfront. Check your accommodation's location before deciding which station to alight at.

Can I travel to Galle from Kalutara South by train?

Yes. Southbound services on the Coast Line pass through Kalutara South and continue to Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Travel time to Galle from Kalutara South varies by service but is roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Confirm the timetable at the station or through Sri Lanka Railways.

What is there to do near Kalutara South Station?

The hollow Gangatilaka Vihara stupa and its river-mouth viewpoint are within easy reach, as is the town's long beach. Richmond Castle, an early 20th-century mansion blending European and South Asian architecture, is a few kilometres inland and worth visiting for history enthusiasts.

Is Kalutara a good base for exploring the Southern Coast?

Kalutara works well as a first overnight stop on a coastal itinerary, roughly an hour from Colombo by train. From here, travellers can continue by rail or road to Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and beyond. The town's beach, river scenery, and range of accommodation options make it a practical and pleasant staging point.

Kalutara South Railway Station

Kalutara South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

77 trains call at Kalutara South 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 North (towards Colombo) and Katukurunda.

Station telephone: 034-2222271.

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

Kalutara South jernbanestations køreplan

77 tog standser ved Kalutara South på en typisk dag.

Kystlinje · 41.9 km fra Colombo Fort · Vestprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 034-2222271

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
03:45 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
04:07 am	Chilaw		Dagligt
04:50 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
05:13 am	Maradana		Kun søndag
05:25 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Kun hverdage
05:47 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
05:53 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:16 am	Maradana		Dagligt
06:18 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:30 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:35 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:53 am	Beliaththa		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Kun søndag
07:00 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
07:07 am	ender her · fra Maradana		Dagligt
07:11 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Kun hverdage
07:20 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun lørdag
07:20 am	Maradana · starter her		Kun søndag
07:25 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
07:32 am	Maradana		Kun lørdag
07:42 am	Maradana		Kun hverdage
07:55 am	Beliaththa		Dagligt
08:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligt
08:23 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligt
08:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagligt
09:34 am	Matara		Dagligt
10:01 am	ender her · fra Maradana		Dagligt
10:35 am	Maradana · starter her		Dagligt
10:46 am	Galle		Dagligt
11:17 am	ender her · fra Maradana		Dagligt
11:28 am	Beliaththa		Dagligt
11:31 am	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage og lørdag
11:42 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
12:20 pm	Maradana · starter her		Dagligt
12:35 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
01:29 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun hverdage
01:40 pm	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage
01:54 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
02:05 pm	Maradana · starter her		Kun lørdag og søndag
02:23 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage
02:23 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
03:08 pm	Maradana		Kun søndag
03:22 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
03:30 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagligt
04:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligt
04:33 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligt
05:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun lørdag og søndag
05:11 pm	Maradana		Dagligt
05:15 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun hverdage
05:18 pm	Beliaththa		Kun søndag
05:18 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Kun lørdag og søndag
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
05:30 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
05:39 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun hverdage
05:40 pm	Hikkaduwa		Kun søndag
05:43 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Kun hverdage
05:45 pm	Colombo Fort · starter her		Kun hverdage
05:57 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:04 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
06:08 pm	Maradana		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:10 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun hverdage
06:21 pm	Aluthgama		Kun lørdag og søndag
06:21 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Kun hverdage
06:30 pm	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage
06:37 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:45 pm	Maradana · starter her		Kun hverdage og lørdag
06:56 pm	Galle		Kun lørdag
06:56 pm	Galle		Kun hverdage og søndag
07:05 pm	Aluthgama		Kun hverdage
07:18 pm	Beliaththa		Kun hverdage
07:40 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
08:09 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligt
08:25 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Kun hverdage
08:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligt
09:57 pm	ender her · fra Maradana		Kun søndag
10:23 pm	Maradana		Kun hverdage

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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12 steder inden for ca. 25 km, nærmeste først.

Kalutara Bridge: An Unspoken Heritageunder 1 km
Kalutara Bodhiyaunder 1 km
Calido Beachunder 1 km
Payagalaunder 1 km
Waskaduwa Cityunder 1 km
Richmond Castleunder 1 km
Kalutara Beach1 km
Kalutara by1 km
Payagala South Railway Station2 km
Waduwa Ketu Gala2 km
Katukurunda Railway Station3 km
Katukurunda Airport3 km

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