How far is Kalutara South Station from Colombo Fort?

Kalutara South is 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service type — express trains are faster but not all of them stop here.

Which stations are next to Kalutara South on the Coast Line?

Kalutara North is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, while Katukurunda lies immediately south toward Galle and Matara. Together, Kalutara North and Kalutara South serve the broader Kalutara town area.

How many trains a day stop at Kalutara South?

Around 77 trains call at Kalutara South on a typical day, covering a mix of commuter stopping services and longer-distance trains. Not every southbound express pauses here, so check the timetable before you travel.

What is the phone number for Kalutara South Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 034-2222271. Staff can advise on service timings and any disruptions to the timetable.

Is Kalutara South or Kalutara North the better station to use?

It depends on your destination within Kalutara. Kalutara North is generally closer to the town centre and the Gangatilaka Vihara area near the river mouth, while Kalutara South is more convenient for properties along the southern stretch of the beachfront. Check your accommodation's location before deciding which station to alight at.

Can I travel to Galle from Kalutara South by train?

Yes. Southbound services on the Coast Line pass through Kalutara South and continue to Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Travel time to Galle from Kalutara South varies by service but is roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Confirm the timetable at the station or through Sri Lanka Railways.

What is there to do near Kalutara South Station?

The hollow Gangatilaka Vihara stupa and its river-mouth viewpoint are within easy reach, as is the town's long beach. Richmond Castle, an early 20th-century mansion blending European and South Asian architecture, is a few kilometres inland and worth visiting for history enthusiasts.

Is Kalutara a good base for exploring the Southern Coast?

Kalutara works well as a first overnight stop on a coastal itinerary, roughly an hour from Colombo by train. From here, travellers can continue by rail or road to Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and beyond. The town's beach, river scenery, and range of accommodation options make it a practical and pleasant staging point.

Kalutara South Railway Station

Kalutara South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

77 trains call at Kalutara South 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: Kalutara North (towards Colombo) and Katukurunda.

Station telephone: 034-2222271.

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

Kalutara South horario de la estación de ferrocarril

77 trenes paran en Kalutara South en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 41.9 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Occidental

Teléfono de la estación: 034-2222271

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:45 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
04:07 am	Chilaw		Diario
04:50 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
05:13 am	Maradana		Solo domingos
05:25 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
05:47 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
05:53 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
06:16 am	Maradana		Diario
06:18 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
06:30 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:35 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
06:53 am	Beliaththa		Solo sábado y domingo
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
07:00 am	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
07:07 am	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Diario
07:11 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
07:20 am	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo sábados
07:20 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo domingos
07:25 am	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
07:32 am	Maradana		Solo sábados
07:42 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
07:55 am	Beliaththa		Diario
08:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
08:23 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
08:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diario
09:34 am	Matara		Diario
10:01 am	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Diario
10:35 am	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Diario
10:46 am	Galle		Diario
11:17 am	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Diario
11:28 am	Beliaththa		Diario
11:31 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
11:42 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
12:20 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Diario
12:35 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
01:29 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables
01:40 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
01:54 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
02:05 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo sábado y domingo
02:23 pm	Maradana		Solo días laborables
02:23 pm	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
03:08 pm	Maradana		Solo domingos
03:22 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
03:30 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diario
04:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Diario
04:33 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Diario
05:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sábado y domingo
05:11 pm	Maradana		Diario
05:15 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables
05:18 pm	Beliaththa		Solo domingos
05:18 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sábado y domingo
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
05:30 pm	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
05:39 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables
05:40 pm	Hikkaduwa		Solo domingos
05:43 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo días laborables
05:45 pm	Colombo Fort · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
05:57 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:04 pm	Aluthgama		Solo días laborables
06:08 pm	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
06:10 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables
06:21 pm	Aluthgama		Solo sábado y domingo
06:21 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
06:30 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables
06:37 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:45 pm	Maradana · sale desde aquí		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:56 pm	Galle		Solo sábados
06:56 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables y domingo
07:05 pm	Aluthgama		Solo días laborables
07:18 pm	Beliaththa		Solo días laborables
07:40 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
08:09 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
08:25 pm	termina aquí · desde Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
08:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Diario
09:57 pm	termina aquí · desde Maradana		Solo domingos
10:23 pm	Maradana		Solo días laborables

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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Payagalamenos de 1 km
Waskaduwa Citymenos de 1 km
Richmond Castlemenos de 1 km
Kalutara Beach1 km
Ciudad de Kalutara1 km
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Waduwa Ketu Gala2 km
Katukurunda Railway Station3 km
Katukurunda Airport3 km

Kalutara South Railway Station

Kalutara South horario de la estación de ferrocarril

Lugares cercanos

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