How far is Kalutara North Railway Station from Colombo?

Kalutara North is 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express trains cover this distance in roughly 55 to 70 minutes, while stopping services take up to 90 minutes.

How many trains run from Colombo to Kalutara North per day?

Around 50 services call at Kalutara North on a typical day in both directions. Frequency is higher during morning and evening peak hours. Timetables can vary on public holidays.

What is the telephone number for Kalutara North Railway Station?

The station can be contacted on 034-2232272. Staff can help with timetable queries, platform information, and ticket availability.

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

Toward Colombo, the adjacent station is a train halt. In the southward direction, the next stop is Kalutara South. The two Kalutara stations are close together, so verify your stop before boarding.

Is it better to take the train or a private transfer from the airport to Kalutara?

Bandaranaike International Airport is not directly on the Coast Line, so a rail journey requires travelling into Colombo Fort first and then changing trains. Travellers with luggage or tight timings often find a private airport transfer more practical. Lakpura arranges direct transfers from the airport to hotels in Kalutara.

Can I buy train tickets at Kalutara North Station?

Yes, the station booking office sells both reserved and unreserved tickets. For first-class seats on intercity expresses, booking in advance is advisable, particularly on weekends and public holidays.

What are the main attractions near Kalutara North Station?

The Gangatilaka Vihara — a hollow Buddhist dagoba beside the Kalu Ganga — is the most visited landmark and is reachable within minutes of the station. Kalutara Beach, the Kalu Ganga river jetty, and the local morning market are also close by.

Which train class should I choose for the Colombo–Kalutara journey?

Second class is comfortable for the roughly one-hour journey and is available on most services. First-class air-conditioned coaches run on select intercity trains and are worth reserving ahead. Third class is the most economical but can be crowded during peak hours.

Kalutara North Railway Station

Kalutara North Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Kalutara North 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: Train Halt 01 (towards Colombo) and Kalutara South.

Station telephone: 034-2232272.

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

Kalutara North Bahnhof Fahrplan

50 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Kalutara North.

Küstenstrecke · 39.9 km von Colombo Fort · Westprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 034-2232272

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:50 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
04:11 am	Chilaw		Täglich
04:55 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags und samstags
05:18 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
05:30 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Nur werktags
05:52 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
05:58 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
06:21 am	Maradana		Täglich
06:23 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
06:35 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
07:02 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Nur sonntags
07:03 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
07:05 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
07:25 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
07:30 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
07:47 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
07:50 am	Beliaththa		Täglich
08:28 am	Mount Lavinia		Täglich
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
10:40 am	Maradana		Täglich
11:13 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
12:25 pm	Maradana		Täglich
12:29 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
01:25 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
01:45 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags
01:50 pm	Kalutara South		Nur samstags und sonntags
02:10 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
02:28 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags
02:28 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
03:17 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
05:12 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
05:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:25 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:35 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:35 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
05:59 pm	Aluthgama		Nur werktags
06:03 pm	Aluthgama		Nur samstags und sonntags
06:34 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags und samstags
06:49 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
06:51 pm	Galle		Nur samstags
06:51 pm	Galle		Nur werktags und sonntags
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Nur werktags
07:35 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
08:04 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
08:21 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
08:32 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Täglich
09:53 pm	Kalutara South		Nur sonntags
09:53 pm	Payagala South		Nur werktags
10:48 pm	Aluthgama		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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Calido Beachunter 1 km
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Kalutara North Bahnhof Fahrplan

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