How far is Maggona Station from Colombo Fort?

Maggona Station is 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train this typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, though express services that stop here can be faster.

How many trains stop at Maggona per day?

Around 31 trains call at Maggona on a typical day, running in both directions — northbound to Colombo and southbound toward Aluthgama and Matara. Note that intercity express trains may bypass this station, so check the timetable before travelling.

Which stations are next to Maggona on the Coast Line?

Payagala South is the station immediately north of Maggona (towards Colombo), and Beruwala is the next station to the south. Both are only a few minutes apart by train.

Is there a beach near Maggona Railway Station?

Yes. Maggona Beach is a short walk or tuk-tuk ride from the station. The beach is relatively quiet compared to more touristed stretches further south, and is best visited between November and April when the sea is calm.

What is the best time of year to visit Maggona?

The southwest coast, including Maggona, is at its best from November to April when the southwest monsoon has passed and skies are generally clear. May through October can bring strong winds and rough seas along this coastline.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Maggona by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to the Coast Line. You would need to travel by road to Colombo Fort Station first, then board a southbound Coast Line train. Many travellers opt for a private road transfer directly from the airport to Maggona, which is more convenient when arriving with luggage.

What can I visit from Maggona as a day trip?

Using the Coast Line, you can make easy day trips to Beruwala (one stop south, known for its historic mosque and fish market), Aluthgama and Bentota (river cruises and water sports), Hikkaduwa (snorkelling and surfing), and Colombo city to the north. Kalutara, with its famous hollow stupa, is also reachable within a short train ride.

Maggona Railway Station

Maggona Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

31 trains call at Maggona 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: Payagala South (towards Colombo) and Beruwala.

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

Maggona horario de la estación de ferrocarril

31 trenes paran en Maggona en un día normal.

Línea de la Costa · 51.2 km de Colombo Fort · Provincia Occidental

Sale	Hacia	Tren	Circula
03:26 am	Colombo Fort		Diario
03:49 am	Chilaw		Diario
04:31 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
04:56 am	Maradana		Solo domingos
05:05 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo días laborables
05:27 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
05:36 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
06:03 am	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
06:11 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables y sábado
06:21 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
07:21 am	Maradana		Solo sábados
07:22 am	Maradana		Solo días laborables
07:27 am	Mount Lavinia		Diario
11:04 am	Galle		Diario
11:10 am	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables y sábado
12:52 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
02:06 pm	Maradana		Solo sábado y domingo
02:06 pm	Maradana		Solo días laborables
03:42 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo días laborables
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sábado y domingo
05:54 pm	Hikkaduwa		Solo domingos
06:10 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:20 pm	Aluthgama		Solo días laborables
06:37 pm	Aluthgama		Solo sábado y domingo
07:11 pm	Galle		Solo sábados
07:11 pm	Galle		Solo días laborables y domingo
07:23 pm	Aluthgama		Solo días laborables
07:57 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
08:29 pm	Aluthgama		Diario
09:00 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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