How far is Piladuwa Station from Colombo Fort?

Piladuwa Station is located 158.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. On a stopping train service, the journey from Colombo to this part of the line typically takes around two and a half to three hours depending on the service selected.

How many trains stop at Piladuwa per day?

Approximately eight trains call at Piladuwa on a typical day. This includes both northbound services toward Colombo and southbound services toward Matara. Express trains may not stop here, so it is worth checking the timetable in advance.

What is the nearest major station to Piladuwa?

Matara is the nearest major station to Piladuwa, sitting toward the Colombo end of the route from this halt. Matara is the current southern terminus of the Coast Line and offers good onward connections by road.

Can I buy a train ticket to Piladuwa online?

Online booking through Sri Lanka Railways is generally available for reserved-class seats on intercity services, but smaller halts like Piladuwa are typically served by unreserved stopping trains. It is advisable to purchase tickets at the station counter on the day of travel.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic?

The Coast Line is considered one of the more picturesque rail routes in Sri Lanka, particularly between Colombo and Galle where the track runs close to the Indian Ocean. Further south toward Piladuwa, the scenery shifts to paddy fields, river estuaries, and coconut plantations.

What province is Piladuwa Railway Station in?

Piladuwa Railway Station is located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The Southern Province is home to several notable destinations including Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle, and Matara.

What should I do if I miss my train at Piladuwa?

Because around eight trains stop at Piladuwa daily, missing one service typically means waiting for the next scheduled stop. Local buses and three-wheelers are also available along the southern coastal road for onward travel to Matara or other nearby towns.

Piladuwa Railway Station

Piladuwa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Southern Province. It lies 158.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

8 trains call at Piladuwa 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: Matara (towards Colombo).

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

Piladuwa jernbanestations køreplan

8 tog standser ved Piladuwa på en typisk dag.

Kystlinje · 158.1 km fra Colombo Fort · Sydprovinsen

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
07:33 am	Beliaththa		Kun hverdage
07:53 am	Beliaththa		Kun lørdag og søndag
10:48 am	Beliaththa		Dagligt
02:03 pm	Beliaththa		Dagligt
05:58 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagligt
06:10 pm	Beliaththa		Dagligt
07:53 pm	Galle		Dagligt
09:58 pm	Beliaththa		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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