How far is Kalutara North Railway Station from Colombo?

Kalutara North is 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express trains cover this distance in roughly 55 to 70 minutes, while stopping services take up to 90 minutes.

How many trains run from Colombo to Kalutara North per day?

Around 50 services call at Kalutara North on a typical day in both directions. Frequency is higher during morning and evening peak hours. Timetables can vary on public holidays.

What is the telephone number for Kalutara North Railway Station?

The station can be contacted on 034-2232272. Staff can help with timetable queries, platform information, and ticket availability.

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

Toward Colombo, the adjacent station is a train halt. In the southward direction, the next stop is Kalutara South. The two Kalutara stations are close together, so verify your stop before boarding.

Is it better to take the train or a private transfer from the airport to Kalutara?

Bandaranaike International Airport is not directly on the Coast Line, so a rail journey requires travelling into Colombo Fort first and then changing trains. Travellers with luggage or tight timings often find a private airport transfer more practical. Lakpura arranges direct transfers from the airport to hotels in Kalutara.

Can I buy train tickets at Kalutara North Station?

Yes, the station booking office sells both reserved and unreserved tickets. For first-class seats on intercity expresses, booking in advance is advisable, particularly on weekends and public holidays.

What are the main attractions near Kalutara North Station?

The Gangatilaka Vihara — a hollow Buddhist dagoba beside the Kalu Ganga — is the most visited landmark and is reachable within minutes of the station. Kalutara Beach, the Kalu Ganga river jetty, and the local morning market are also close by.

Which train class should I choose for the Colombo–Kalutara journey?

Second class is comfortable for the roughly one-hour journey and is available on most services. First-class air-conditioned coaches run on select intercity trains and are worth reserving ahead. Third class is the most economical but can be crowded during peak hours.

Kalutara North Railway Station

Kalutara North Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Kalutara North 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: Train Halt 01 (towards Colombo) and Kalutara South.

Station telephone: 034-2232272.

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

Kalutara North — horaires de la gare

50 trains desservent Kalutara North en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 39.9 km de Colombo Fort · Province de l'Ouest

Téléphone de la gare : 034-2232272

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
03:50 am	Colombo Fort		Tous les jours
04:11 am	Chilaw		Tous les jours
04:55 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
05:18 am	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
05:30 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:52 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:58 am	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
06:21 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
06:23 am	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
06:35 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
07:02 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Dimanche uniquement
07:03 am	Kalutara South		Tous les jours
07:05 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		Samedi uniquement
07:25 am	Maradana		Dimanche uniquement
07:30 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:47 am	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:50 am	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
08:28 am	Mount Lavinia		Tous les jours
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Tous les jours
10:40 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
11:13 am	Kalutara South		Tous les jours
12:25 pm	Maradana		Tous les jours
12:29 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
01:25 pm	Kalutara South		Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:45 pm	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
01:50 pm	Kalutara South		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
02:10 pm	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
02:28 pm	Maradana		Jours ouvrables uniquement
02:28 pm	Maradana		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
03:17 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
05:12 pm	Kalutara South		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
05:25 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:35 pm	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:35 pm	Kalutara South		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:59 pm	Aluthgama		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:03 pm	Aluthgama		Samedi et dimanche uniquement
06:34 pm	Kalutara South		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:49 pm	Maradana		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:51 pm	Galle		Samedi uniquement
06:51 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:35 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
08:04 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
08:21 pm	Kalutara South		Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:32 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Tous les jours
09:53 pm	Kalutara South		Dimanche uniquement
09:53 pm	Payagala South		Jours ouvrables uniquement
10:48 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-14. Les horaires peuvent changer sans préavis — veuillez confirmer auprès de la gare avant de voyager. Découvrez l'ensemble du réseau sur le liste des gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka.

Lieux à proximité

12 lieux dans un rayon d'environ 25 km, du plus proche au plus éloigné.

Kalutara Beachmoins de 1 km
Ville de Kalutaramoins de 1 km
Kalutara Fortmoins de 1 km
Kalutara Urban Council Groundsmoins de 1 km
Kalutara Bridge: An Unspoken Heritagemoins de 1 km
Kalutara Bodhiyamoins de 1 km
Richmond Castlemoins de 1 km
Calido Beachmoins de 1 km
Train Halt 01 Railway Stationmoins de 1 km
Wadduwa Railway Station5 km
Wadduwa Beach5 km
Wadduwa City8 km

Kalutara North Railway Station

Kalutara North — horaires de la gare

Lieux à proximité

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Coco Royal Beach Resort, Kalutara

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