How far is Koggala Railway Station from Colombo?

Koggala station lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By intercity express train the journey takes approximately three to three-and-a-half hours. Slower stopping services take longer but offer more flexibility with ticketing.

How many trains stop at Koggala per day?

Around 17 trains call at Koggala on a typical operating day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. The mix includes intercity express services and local stopping trains. It is worth checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before you travel, as some express services may not stop here.

Which stations are next to Koggala on the Coast Line?

Habaraduwa is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Kathaluwa is the next station towards Matara. Both are small halts, making Koggala the main stop for the surrounding area.

How do I get from Koggala Station to Koggala Lake?

Koggala Lake is close to the station and easily reached by tuk-tuk in a few minutes. You can arrange boat hire at the lake's edge for safaris, island visits, or birdwatching trips. Tuk-tuks are typically available outside the station on arrival.

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

Yes. Frequent trains and buses connect Koggala and Galle, and the journey takes around 15–20 minutes by train. Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is walkable from Galle Railway Station, making a day trip very practical.

Is there whale watching near Koggala?

Whale watching trips depart from the Koggala area and operate primarily from November through April, when blue whales and sperm whales are frequently sighted in the waters off the southern coast. Shared boat tours are available and can be arranged locally or in advance.

What airport is near Koggala?

Koggala Airfield (IATA: KCT) is a small domestic aerodrome located by Koggala Lake, a short distance from the railway station. It offers scenic flights along the southern coastline. For international arrivals, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is the main gateway, with private transfers available to Koggala.

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

17 trains call at Koggala 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: Habaraduwa (towards Colombo) and Kathaluwa.

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

Koggala horario de la estación de ferrocarril

17 trenes paran en Koggala en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 129.1 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
05:38 am	Matara		Solo días laborables
05:54 am	Matara		Solo sábados
06:57 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diario
07:27 am	Matara		Solo días laborables
07:46 am	Galle		Diario
09:51 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
10:04 am	Beliaththa		Diario
11:08 am	Galle		Solo días laborables
01:16 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
02:48 pm	Maradana		Diario
02:49 pm	Matara		Solo días laborables
05:15 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diario
05:29 pm	Beliaththa		Diario
05:56 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables
06:50 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables y sábado
08:36 pm	Galle		Diario
09:14 pm	Beliaththa		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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Koggala Sea Turtle Conservation Projectunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoonunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoon Islandunder 1 km
Koggala Airport (KCT)1 km
Kataluva Purvarama Maha Viharaya1 km
Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex1 km
Koggala Beach1 km
Koggala Hirugal Devalaya2 km
Madol Doova2 km
Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya2 km

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala horario de la estación de ferrocarril

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