How far is Weligama Railway Station from Colombo?

Weligama Railway Station is 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express services typically cover the route in around three hours, while stopping trains take longer depending on the number of halts.

How many trains a day stop at Weligama?

Around 26 train services call at Weligama on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. Schedules vary by day of the week, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

What stations are near Weligama on the Coast Line?

The station immediately to the north (towards Colombo) is Kumbalgama, and the station to the south (towards Matara) is Polwathumodara. The nearest major stations are Galle to the north and Matara to the south.

Is the train from Colombo to Weligama scenic?

Yes, the Coast Line is one of the most scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka. The track runs close to the Indian Ocean for much of the journey, with particularly striking coastal views between Bentota, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Sitting on the left-hand side heading south gives the best sea views.

How do I get from Weligama station to the beach?

Three-wheelers are available directly outside the station and reach the beach in around five minutes. The beach is also walkable from the station in roughly 10 to 15 minutes through the town centre.

Can I do a day trip to Galle from Weligama by train?

Galle is approximately 20 minutes from Weligama by train, making it an easy day trip. Multiple services run throughout the day in both directions, so you can travel to Galle in the morning and return to Weligama in the afternoon or evening.

What is the station telephone number for Weligama?

The station telephone number is 041-2250271. Staff can assist with timetable queries, current platform information, and general travel questions.

Weligama Railway Station

Weligama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Weligama 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: Kumbalgama (towards Colombo) and Polwathumodara.

Station telephone: 041-2250271.

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

Weligama Bahnhof Fahrplan

26 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Weligama.

Küstenstrecke · 142.8 km von Colombo Fort · Südprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 041-2250271

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
05:06 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Nur werktags
06:20 am	Matara		Nur samstags
06:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Täglich
06:35 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Täglich
06:36 am	Matara		Nur werktags
07:25 am	Galle		Täglich
07:56 am	Matara		Nur werktags
08:34 am	Beliaththa		Nur samstags und sonntags
09:36 am	Colombo Fort		Täglich
10:23 am	Beliaththa		Täglich
10:49 am	Galle		Nur werktags
11:46 am	Matara		Täglich
01:32 pm	Beliaththa		Täglich
01:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Täglich
02:28 pm	Maradana		Täglich
03:09 pm	Matara		Nur werktags
04:14 pm	Maradana		Nur samstags und sonntags
05:34 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Täglich
05:35 pm	Galle		Nur werktags
05:48 pm	Beliaththa		Täglich
06:08 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Täglich
06:30 pm	Galle		Nur werktags und samstags
07:07 pm	Beliaththa		Nur sonntags
07:26 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Nur werktags
08:16 pm	Galle		Täglich
09:33 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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