How far is Kahawa Station from Colombo Fort?

Kahawa Station is 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours, depending on the service and number of halts.

Which stations are next to Kahawa on the Coast Line?

Kahawa is flanked by Akurala station to the north (in the direction of Colombo) and Telwatte station to the south. Both are small coastal halts within the Galle District.

How many trains a day stop at Kahawa?

Around 23 trains call at Kahawa on a typical day, running in both directions. The services include stopping trains and semi-fast services; most intercity expresses do not halt at Kahawa.

What is near Kahawa Railway Station?

The station is close to the quieter southern coastal belt, with beaches, small guesthouses, and local restaurants nearby. Galle Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is accessible in under 30 minutes by train south, and Hikkaduwa's reef and surf beaches are a few stops to the north.

Can I travel from Kahawa to Galle by train?

Yes. Galle is a short train ride south of Kahawa on the Coast Line, with multiple services throughout the day. The journey takes around 15 to 25 minutes depending on the train type.

Is there road access to Kahawa Station from the Southern Expressway?

The Southern Expressway (E01) connects Colombo to Galle in roughly an hour and fifteen minutes by car. From Galle, Kahawa is a short drive north along the A2 coastal road. Tuk-tuks are typically available near the station for local transfers.

What is the best time of year to visit the Kahawa area?

The southern coast's dry season runs from approximately December to March, making this the most popular period. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain between May and September, though many travellers still visit outside peak season for lower prices and quieter beaches.

Kahawa Railway Station

Kahawa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

23 trains call at Kahawa 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: Akurala (towards Colombo) and Telwatte.

Station telephone: 091-2258371.

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

Kahawa Bahnhof Fahrplan

23 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Kahawa.

Küstenstrecke · 89.3 km von Colombo Fort · Südprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 091-2258371

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:59 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Nur werktags
04:54 am	Ambalangoda		Täglich
04:59 am	Aluthgama		Täglich
05:18 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:32 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Nur werktags und samstags
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Nur sonntags
05:45 am	Galle		Täglich
06:08 am	Mount Lavinia		Täglich
06:28 am	Maradana		Nur samstags
07:00 am	Galle		Täglich
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags und samstags
02:15 pm	Galle		Täglich
02:39 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
04:22 pm	Beliaththa		Täglich
05:28 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:47 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
06:42 pm	Hikkaduwa		Nur sonntags
06:58 pm	Hikkaduwa
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Nur samstags und sonntags
07:28 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Nur werktags
08:38 pm	Galle		Täglich
10:23 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Täglich

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8 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

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Thotagamuwa Rajamaha viharaya4 km
Madampagama Railway Station4 km
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami Peraliya rail disaster4 km
Kumarakanda Railway Station4 km
Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya5 km

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Kahawa Bahnhof Fahrplan

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