How far is Dodanduwa Station from Colombo Fort?

Dodanduwa Station is 101.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express trains typically cover this distance in around two to two-and-a-half hours, while slower stopping services take somewhat longer.

Which trains stop at Dodanduwa?

Around 20 trains call at Dodanduwa on a typical day in both the northbound and southbound directions. Not every intercity or express service stops here, so check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable or call the station on 091-2264279 to confirm your service halts at Dodanduwa.

What are the neighbouring stations to Dodanduwa on the Coast Line?

Kumarakanda is the next station toward Colombo (northbound), and Rathgama is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara (southbound).

Is Dodanduwa worth visiting as a tourist?

Dodanduwa is a low-key coastal town best known for its lagoon and mangrove ecosystem. It appeals to travellers looking for a quieter base than Hikkaduwa or Unawatuna, with easy rail access to Galle to the south and Hikkaduwa just a few kilometres north.

Can I get from Dodanduwa Station to Galle by train?

Yes. Multiple southbound services from Dodanduwa continue to Galle, with a journey time of roughly 15–20 minutes. Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is a short tuk-tuk ride from Galle Station.

Is there a direct airport transfer to Dodanduwa?

Private transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) to various Dodanduwa accommodations can be arranged in advance. This avoids the need to navigate the rail connection from the airport and is often the most practical option if you are travelling with luggage or arriving late.

What is the best way to explore the lagoon near Dodanduwa?

The lagoon is most easily accessed by tuk-tuk from the station — it is a short ride away. Local boatmen offer mangrove tours, which are typically arranged through guesthouses in the area rather than at a formal ticket office.

Dodanduwa Railway Station

Dodanduwa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 101.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

20 trains call at Dodanduwa 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: Kumarakanda (towards Colombo) and Rathgama.

Station telephone: 091-2264279.

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

Dodanduwa Bahnhof Fahrplan

20 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Dodanduwa.

Küstenstrecke · 101.5 km von Colombo Fort · Südprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 091-2264279

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:39 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Nur werktags
04:32 am	Ambalangoda		Täglich
04:37 am	Aluthgama		Täglich
05:05 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Nur sonntags
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Nur werktags und samstags
05:37 am	Mount Lavinia		Täglich
06:09 am	Galle		Täglich
06:16 am	Maradana		Nur samstags
07:40 am	Galle		Täglich
09:22 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags und samstags
10:40 am	Matara		Täglich
02:17 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
02:43 pm	Galle		Täglich
04:35 pm	Beliaththa		Täglich
05:27 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
07:22 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Nur samstags und sonntags
07:46 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Nur werktags
08:59 pm	Galle		Täglich
10:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Täglich

Fahrplan übernommen von den veröffentlichten Fahrplänen der Sri Lanka Railways, zuletzt geprüft am 2026-09-14. Zeiten können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern – bitte vor der Reise beim Bahnhof bestätigen. Das gesamte Streckennetz finden Sie auf der Sri-Lanka-Bahnhofsliste.

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