How far is Galle Railway Station from Colombo?

Galle Railway Station is 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Intercity express services typically cover the journey in around two to two-and-a-half hours, while stopping trains take closer to three hours.

How many trains a day stop at Galle?

Approximately 50 trains call at Galle Railway Station on a typical day. These include intercity expresses, semi-express services, and slower stopping trains connecting coastal towns between Colombo and Matara.

What station comes after Galle on the way to Matara?

The next station south of Galle on the Coast Line is Katugoda. Heading back towards Colombo, the preceding station is Richmond Hill.

Can I walk from Galle Railway Station to Galle Fort?

Yes, the Fort is roughly 1.5 km from the station and can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes. A tuk-tuk is quicker — five to ten minutes — and the most practical choice if you are carrying luggage.

Do I need to book a seat on the train to Galle?

Unreserved seats are available on all services, but reserved seats are strongly recommended during weekends, public holidays, and school vacation periods when trains fill quickly. Reservations can be made at Colombo Fort station or through a registered travel operator.

What is the phone number for Galle Railway Station?

The station can be reached by telephone on 091-2234945. Staff can assist with schedule and platform enquiries during station operating hours.

Is the Colombo to Galle train journey scenic?

The Coast Line from Colombo to Galle is widely considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in Asia. The track runs close to the ocean for long stretches, passing beaches, fishing villages, and coconut groves. Sitting on the sea-facing side of the train gives the best views.

Galle Railway Station

Galle Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Galle 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: Richmond Hill (towards Colombo) and Katugoda.

Station telephone: 091-2234945.

terminus being extended.

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

Galle horario de la estación de ferrocarril

50 trenes paran en Galle en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 113.9 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Teléfono de la estación: 091-2234945

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:15 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
04:10 am	Ambalangoda · sale desde aquí		Diario
04:15 am	Aluthgama · sale desde aquí		Diario
04:35 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Diario
04:50 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo sábado y domingo
05:00 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
05:00 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
05:15 am	Matara · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
05:15 am	Mount Lavinia · sale desde aquí		Diario
05:30 am	Matara · sale desde aquí		Solo sábados
05:53 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
06:00 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo sábados
06:30 am	termina aquí · desde Ambalangoda		Diario
07:00 am	Matara · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
07:03 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
07:27 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diario
08:01 am	termina aquí · desde Aluthgama		Diario
08:08 am	Beliaththa		Solo sábado y domingo
08:11 am	termina aquí · desde Beliaththa		Diario
08:50 am	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables y sábado
09:35 am	Beliaththa		Diario
10:25 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
11:15 am	Matara		Diario
11:43 am	termina aquí · desde Matara		Solo días laborables
01:00 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
01:15 pm	Ginthota · sale desde aquí
01:50 pm	termina aquí · desde Ginthota
01:50 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo domingos
01:55 pm	Aluthgama · sale desde aquí		Diario
02:10 pm	Matara · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
02:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
03:10 pm	termina aquí · desde Mount Lavinia		Diario
03:35 pm	Maradana		Diario
04:45 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diario
04:55 pm	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
05:05 pm	Aluthgama · sale desde aquí		Diario
05:05 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
05:40 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
06:18 pm	termina aquí · desde Matara		Solo días laborables
06:40 pm	Beliaththa		Solo domingos
06:55 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
07:21 pm	termina aquí · desde Matara		Solo días laborables y sábado
07:37 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo sábado y domingo
08:09 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
08:27 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables y domingo
08:35 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo sábados
08:50 pm	Beliaththa		Solo días laborables
09:09 pm	termina aquí · desde Beliaththa		Diario
09:23 pm	termina aquí · desde Aluthgama		Diario
10:58 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana	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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