How far is Balapitiya Railway Station from Colombo?

Balapitiya Station is 78.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between one hour forty-five minutes and two and a half hours depending on the type of service — express trains are faster but stop less frequently.

How many trains stop at Balapitiya per day?

Around 24 trains call at Balapitiya on a typical day, covering both northbound services toward Colombo and southbound services toward Galle and Matara. Some services run only on selected days, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advised.

What is near Balapitiya train station?

The Madu Ganga lagoon — a Ramsar-listed mangrove wetland — is the area's main attraction and is easily reachable by tuk-tuk from the station. The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project is about 4 km to the south, and the traditional mask-making town of Ambalangoda is the next stop along the line.

Which stations are next to Balapitiya on the Coast Line?

Patagamgoda is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Andadola is the next station toward Galle. Both are small halts served by local trains rather than express services.

Can I visit Madu Ganga from Balapitiya Station?

Yes — the northern mouth of the Madu Ganga lagoon is a short tuk-tuk ride from the station. Boat safari operators depart from the riverbank and offer half-day trips through the mangrove channels, including stops at island temples and cinnamon processing demonstrations.

Is it safe to swim at the beach near Balapitiya?

Swimming conditions depend heavily on the season. From November to April the southwest coast is generally calm and suitable for swimming. During the southwest monsoon (May to October) swells and currents make ocean swimming inadvisable along this stretch of coast.

How do I book train tickets for Balapitiya?

Third and second class tickets can usually be purchased at the station counter on the day of travel. If you plan to use a first-class or reserved seat on a longer intercity service, booking in advance through Sri Lanka Railways or an authorised agent is recommended, especially during holidays.

What is the station phone number for Balapitiya?

The station telephone number is 091-2258446. You can call to ask about current timetables, platform information, or general enquiries about services stopping at Balapitiya.

Balapitiya Railway Station

Balapitiya Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 78.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

24 trains call at Balapitiya 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: Patagamgoda (towards Colombo) and Andadola.

Station telephone: 091-2258446.

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

Balapitiya horario de la estación de ferrocarril

24 trenes paran en Balapitiya en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 78.2 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Teléfono de la estación: 091-2258446

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
04:19 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
05:18 am	Maradana		Diario
05:19 am	Aluthgama		Diario
05:31 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
05:45 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
06:04 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
06:05 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
06:39 am	Galle		Diario
06:39 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
06:40 am	Maradana		Solo sábados
10:14 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
01:50 pm	Galle		Diario
02:59 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
04:09 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
06:15 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
06:28 pm	Hikkaduwa		Solo domingos
06:44 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:58 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sábado y domingo
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
07:50 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables y domingo
07:58 pm	Galle		Solo sábados
08:01 pm	Beliaththa		Solo días laborables
08:19 pm	Galle		Diario
09:57 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Diario

Horario reproducido de los itinerarios publicados por Sri Lanka Railways, última comprobación: 2026-09-14. Los horarios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmelos con la compañía ferroviaria antes de viajar. Consulta toda la red en la lista de estaciones de ferrocarril de Sri Lanka.

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