How far is Walgama Station from Colombo Fort?

Walgama Station is 154.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The journey time varies depending on the service — express trains are faster while stopping trains call at every station along the coast.

Which stations are next to Walgama on the Coast Line?

The neighbouring stations are Kamburugamuwa to the north (towards Colombo) and Matara to the south. Matara is the terminus of the Coast Line, so Walgama is near the end of the route.

How many trains stop at Walgama Station per day?

Around 15 trains call at Walgama on a typical day, covering services in both directions. This includes a mix of stopping trains and express services, though not all express trains may halt here.

What is the best way to travel from Walgama to Colombo?

Take a northbound Coast Line train from Walgama towards Colombo Fort. Services run throughout the day, and journey times range from roughly two and a half hours on faster services to longer on stopping trains. Check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before you travel as schedules change periodically.

Is there anything to do near Walgama Station?

Walgama is close to Matara, which has the Dutch Fort, the Dondra Head Lighthouse, and several local beaches. The wider area also provides easy access to Mirissa for seasonal whale-watching and to Tangalle further east along the coast.

Can I buy train tickets at Walgama Station on the day of travel?

Yes, tickets are generally available at the station window on the day. On quieter services it may also be possible to purchase from the onboard conductor. For busy holiday periods, buying in advance at Matara or a larger station is advisable.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic between Colombo and Matara?

The Coast Line is considered one of the more rewarding rail journeys in Sri Lanka, especially south of Aluthgama where the track runs close to the Indian Ocean. For the best sea views, sit on the sea-facing side of the carriage on a southbound service.

Walgama Railway Station

Walgama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 154.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Walgama 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: Kamburugamuwa (towards Colombo) and Matara.

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

Walgama Bahnhof Fahrplan

15 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Walgama.

Küstenstrecke · 154.1 km von Colombo Fort · Südprovinz

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
06:17 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Täglich
06:40 am	Matara		Nur samstags
06:54 am	Matara		Nur werktags
07:06 am	Galle		Täglich
08:13 am	Matara		Nur werktags
10:29 am	Galle		Nur werktags
10:40 am	Beliaththa		Täglich
02:10 pm	Maradana		Täglich
03:26 pm	Matara		Nur werktags
04:59 pm	Galle		Nur werktags
05:50 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Täglich
06:03 pm	Beliaththa		Täglich
06:05 pm	Galle		Nur werktags und samstags
08:01 pm	Galle		Täglich
09:50 pm	Beliaththa		Nur werktags

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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