How far is Lunawa Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Lunawa Station is approximately 17.4 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes depending on whether you board a local stopping service or a faster express.

Which stations are next to Lunawa on the Coast Line?

The neighbouring stations are Angulana to the north (towards Colombo) and Moratuwa to the south. Both are just a few minutes away by train.

How many trains stop at Lunawa each day?

Around 68 trains typically call at Lunawa on a standard weekday, running in both directions along the Coast Line. Service frequency can vary on weekends and public holidays.

Can I travel from Lunawa all the way to Galle or Matara by train?

Yes, the Coast Line runs from Colombo Fort through Lunawa all the way to Matara in the south, passing through Galle, Hikkaduwa and Aluthgama. Not all trains stopping at Lunawa continue to the full southern extent of the line, so check the timetable for your specific service.

Is there anything to do near Lunawa Station?

Lunawa is primarily a residential suburb, but the nearby Lunawa Lagoon is of interest to birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Moratuwa, one stop south, offers more amenities and is known for its carpentry tradition. Beaches further south are easily reached by continuing along the Coast Line.

What class of travel is available on trains through Lunawa?

Most Coast Line services offer second-class and third-class carriages, including both reserved and unreserved seating. Tickets can typically be purchased at Lunawa's station ticket office before boarding.

Is the Coast Line train a good way to travel from Colombo to the south coast?

For destinations like Hikkaduwa, Galle and Unawatuna, the Coast Line train is a popular and practical option. It avoids road traffic on the busy A2 highway and offers coastal scenery, especially on the stretch south of Moratuwa. Booking a reserved seat on express services is advisable during peak travel periods.

Lunawa Railway Station

Lunawa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 17.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

68 trains call at Lunawa 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: Angulana (towards Colombo) and Moratuwa.

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

Lunawa Bahnhof Fahrplan

68 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Lunawa.

Küstenstrecke · 17.4 km von Colombo Fort · Westprovinz

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
04:30 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
04:52 am	Chilaw		Täglich
05:09 am	Wadduwa		Täglich
05:35 am	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags und samstags
05:57 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
06:20 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
06:22 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
06:32 am	Panadura		Nur werktags und samstags
06:38 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
06:43 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
07:00 am	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
07:07 am	Panadura		Nur werktags und samstags
07:15 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
07:18 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
07:41 am	Panadura		Nur samstags und sonntags
07:49 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
07:58 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
08:02 am	Moratuwa		Nur samstags
08:04 am	Maradana		Nur sonntags
08:11 am	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags
08:14 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
08:18 am	Maradana		Nur samstags
08:19 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Nur werktags
08:23 am	Moratuwa		Nur werktags und samstags
08:32 am	Panadura		Nur werktags und samstags
08:38 am	Maradana		Täglich
08:43 am	Moratuwa		Nur werktags
08:59 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
09:19 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
09:20 am	Mount Lavinia		Täglich
09:24 am	Maradana		Nur werktags
09:33 am	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
09:55 am	Maradana		Täglich
10:23 am	Kalutara South		Täglich
11:20 am	Maradana		Täglich
11:49 am	Aluthgama		Täglich
12:46 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
01:11 pm	Kalutara South		Nur samstags und sonntags
01:26 pm	Maradana		Täglich
02:09 pm	Panadura		Nur werktags
02:23 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags
02:40 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
02:49 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
02:55 pm	Panadura		Täglich
03:04 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags
03:07 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
03:17 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags
04:03 pm	Panadura		Täglich
04:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
04:29 pm	Moratuwa		Nur werktags
04:38 pm	Panadura		Nur werktags
04:56 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
05:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
05:22 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
05:25 pm	Aluthgama		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:51 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:51 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags und samstags
05:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags und samstags
06:12 pm	Aluthgama		Nur werktags
06:17 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur werktags
06:56 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
07:18 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich
07:25 pm	Maradana		Nur werktags und samstags
07:52 pm	Kalutara South		Nur werktags
08:24 pm	Panadura		Nur samstags
09:14 pm	Kalutara South		Nur sonntags
09:14 pm	Payagala South		Nur werktags
10:09 pm	Aluthgama		Täglich

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