How far is Kumarakanda Railway Station from Colombo?

Kumarakanda is 99.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The rail journey typically takes around two to three hours depending on the service — express trains are faster, while stopping services take longer but pass more intermediate halts.

Which stations are next to Kumarakanda on the Coast Line?

Thiranagama is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Dodanduwa is the next station in the direction of Matara. Both are minor coastal halts close to beach and lagoon areas in the Galle District.

How many trains stop at Kumarakanda per day?

Around 14 trains call at Kumarakanda on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Matara. The exact schedule varies by day, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

Is Kumarakanda a good base for visiting Galle Fort?

Yes, Galle Fort is within easy reach by train — under 20 minutes from Kumarakanda. The station provides convenient access without the higher accommodation costs often found closer to Galle town centre.

Can I buy train tickets at Kumarakanda Station?

Kumarakanda is a small halt and may not have full ticketing facilities. It is safer to purchase tickets at a staffed station such as Hikkaduwa, Galle, or Colombo Fort before boarding.

What is the Coast Line railway in Sri Lanka?

The Coast Line is the rail route running south from Colombo Fort along the Indian Ocean coastline to Matara. It passes through major stops including Kalutara, Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle, serving both commuters and tourists travelling the western and southern coast.

Is it better to travel the southern coast by train or by road?

Both are viable, but the train offers a more relaxed and often faster journey than driving the A2 coastal highway, which can experience heavy traffic especially during peak season and public holidays. The rail route also passes close to the shoreline in several places, offering views not accessible by road.

Kumarakanda Railway Station

Kumarakanda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 99.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Kumarakanda 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: Thiranagama (towards Colombo) and Dodanduwa.

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

Kumarakanda horario de la estación de ferrocarril

14 trenes paran en Kumarakanda en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 99.6 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia del Sur

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:43 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
04:36 am	Ambalangoda		Diario
04:41 am	Aluthgama		Diario
05:25 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domingos
05:26 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables y sábado
05:41 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
06:03 am	Galle		Diario
07:28 am	Galle		Diario
09:26 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
02:21 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
02:39 pm	Galle		Diario
05:31 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
07:43 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo días laborables
08:55 pm	Galle		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.

Nearby places

13 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Seenigama Railway Stationunder 1 km
Hikkaduwa Cityunder 1 km
Hikkaduwa Turtle Hatcheryunder 1 km
Coral Sanctuary1 km
Parque Nacional Hikkaduwa1 km
Community Tsunami Museum1 km
Kumarakanda1 km
Hikkaduwa Boat Ride1 km
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami Peraliya rail disaster2 km
Peraliya Buddha Statue2 km
Akurala Railway Station4 km
Kahawa Railway Station4 km
Moragalla Estate6 km

Kumarakanda Railway Station

Kumarakanda horario de la estación de ferrocarril

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