How far is Weligama Railway Station from Colombo?

Weligama Railway Station is 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express services typically cover the route in around three hours, while stopping trains take longer depending on the number of halts.

How many trains a day stop at Weligama?

Around 26 train services call at Weligama on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. Schedules vary by day of the week, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

What stations are near Weligama on the Coast Line?

The station immediately to the north (towards Colombo) is Kumbalgama, and the station to the south (towards Matara) is Polwathumodara. The nearest major stations are Galle to the north and Matara to the south.

Is the train from Colombo to Weligama scenic?

Yes, the Coast Line is one of the most scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka. The track runs close to the Indian Ocean for much of the journey, with particularly striking coastal views between Bentota, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Sitting on the left-hand side heading south gives the best sea views.

How do I get from Weligama station to the beach?

Three-wheelers are available directly outside the station and reach the beach in around five minutes. The beach is also walkable from the station in roughly 10 to 15 minutes through the town centre.

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

Galle is approximately 20 minutes from Weligama by train, making it an easy day trip. Multiple services run throughout the day in both directions, so you can travel to Galle in the morning and return to Weligama in the afternoon or evening.

What is the station telephone number for Weligama?

The station telephone number is 041-2250271. Staff can assist with timetable queries, current platform information, and general travel questions.

Weligama Railway Station

Weligama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Weligama 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: Kumbalgama (towards Colombo) and Polwathumodara.

Station telephone: 041-2250271.

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

Weligama raudteejaam sõiduplaanid

Tüüpilisel päeval peatub Weligama jaamas 26 rongi.

Rannikuliin · 142.8 km Colombo Fortist · Lõuna-provints

Jaama telefon: 041-2250271

Väljub	Suund	Rong	Sõidab
05:06 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Ainult tööpäevadel
06:20 am	Matara		Ainult laupäeval
06:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Iga päev
06:35 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Iga päev
06:36 am	Matara		Ainult tööpäevadel
07:25 am	Galle		Iga päev
07:56 am	Matara		Ainult tööpäevadel
08:34 am	Beliaththa		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
09:36 am	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
10:23 am	Beliaththa		Iga päev
10:49 am	Galle		Ainult tööpäevadel
11:46 am	Matara		Iga päev
01:32 pm	Beliaththa		Iga päev
01:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Iga päev
02:28 pm	Maradana		Iga päev
03:09 pm	Matara		Ainult tööpäevadel
04:14 pm	Maradana		Ainult laupäeval ja pühapäeval
05:34 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Iga päev
05:35 pm	Galle		Ainult tööpäevadel
05:48 pm	Beliaththa		Iga päev
06:08 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Iga päev
06:30 pm	Galle		Ainult tööpäevadel ja laupäeval
07:07 pm	Beliaththa		Ainult pühapäeval
07:26 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Ainult tööpäevadel
08:16 pm	Galle		Iga päev
09:33 pm	Beliaththa		Ainult tööpäevadel

Sõiduplaanid on peegeldatud Sri Lanka Railways avaldatud graafikutest, viimati kontrollitud 2026-09-14. Ajad võivad muutuda ette teatamata — kinnitage andmed raudteelt enne reisimist. Vaadake kogu võrku lehel Sri Lanka raudteejaamade nimekiri.

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