Which trains stop at Boossa Railway Station?

Boossa is a stopping point for local and semi-express services on the Coast Line. Around 22 trains per day call here in both directions, running between Colombo Fort and Matara. Faster intercity expresses may bypass Boossa, so check the timetable carefully before you travel.

How far is Boossa Station from Galle Fort?

Boossa Station is roughly 5–8 km from the centre of Galle Fort. A tuk-tuk ride takes around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively you can continue one or two stops on the train to Ginthota or Galle station, which puts you even closer to the fort.

How long does the train from Colombo to Boossa take?

Depending on the class of service and number of stops, the journey typically takes between two and three hours. Slower all-stations trains take longer; semi-express services are faster but may not stop at Boossa.

What are the neighbouring stations to Boossa on the Coast Line?

Rathgama is the next station toward Colombo, and Ginthota is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara. Both are very short distances away on the same line.

Is there parking or a tuk-tuk at Boossa Station?

Tuk-tuks are generally available outside the station during train arrival times. Limited informal parking exists near the station for private vehicles. There are no formal facilities such as a car park or left-luggage office at this small station.

Can I get from Boossa to Udawalawe National Park by train?

There is no direct rail connection to Udawalawe. The most practical option is to travel by private vehicle or hired taxi from Boossa or Galle, a journey of roughly two to two-and-a-half hours through the Southern hills. Train travel gets you as far as the coast; the interior requires road transport.

Is Boossa Station close to any beaches?

The coastline near Boossa is close to the Galle lagoon system rather than open sandy beaches. Hikkaduwa's reef beach is a short train or tuk-tuk ride to the north, while Unawatuna beach — one of the South's most popular — is a few kilometres to the south of Galle Fort.

Boossa Railway Station

Boossa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 105.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

22 trains call at Boossa 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: Rathgama (towards Colombo) and Ginthota.

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

Boossa horario de la estación de ferrocarril

22 trenes paran en Boossa en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 105.7 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:31 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
04:25 am	Ambalangoda		Diario
04:30 am	Aluthgama		Diario
05:00 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
05:15 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
05:15 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
05:30 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
06:03 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
06:11 am	Maradana		Solo sábados
06:16 am	Galle		Diario
07:47 am	Galle		Diario
09:12 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
02:10 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
02:54 pm	Galle		Diario
04:40 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
05:19 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
06:40 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
07:27 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sábado y domingo
07:54 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
08:31 pm	Beliaththa		Solo días laborables
09:07 pm	Galle		Diario
10:47 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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Boossa horario de la estación de ferrocarril

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