Where is Kandegoda Railway Station?

Kandegoda Railway Station is on the Coast Line in the Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It lies 81.5 km from Colombo Fort by rail, between the stations of Andadola (towards Colombo) and Ambalangoda (towards Galle).

How many trains stop at Kandegoda per day?

Around 16 trains typically call at Kandegoda on a normal operating day. The mix includes intercity expresses and slower stopping services. Not every train on the Coast Line halts here, so checking the current timetable before travel is advisable.

How long does the train from Colombo to Kandegoda take?

Journey time from Colombo Fort to Kandegoda is roughly one and a half to two and a half hours depending on the service type. Intercity expresses make fewer stops and are faster; local stopping trains take longer but call at every station en route.

What town is nearest to Kandegoda Station?

Ambalangoda is the closest notable town, one station south of Kandegoda. It is well known for traditional devil-dance mask carving and handloom weaving, and has accommodation, restaurants and access to the coast.

Is there anything worth visiting near Kandegoda?

The Ambalangoda mask workshops and museum are a short distance away and make for a rewarding cultural stop. The Madu Ganga wetlands — a Ramsar-listed estuary with mangrove boat tours — are also accessible from this area. Galle's Dutch Fort is a straightforward onward journey by train.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance for the Coast Line?

Reserved seating in first and second class on express services can be booked in advance at main stations or through Sri Lanka Railways. Third-class travel is unreserved. At small halts like Kandegoda, tickets are typically purchased at the origin station or paid to the guard on board.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic between Colombo and Galle?

Yes, the Coast Line is considered one of the most scenic rail routes in South Asia. The track passes close to the shoreline in several places, offering views of lagoons, beaches and coconut palms. The section around Kandegoda sits in a quieter coastal stretch that is less built-up than the areas closer to Colombo.

Kandegoda Railway Station

Kandegoda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 81.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

16 trains call at Kandegoda 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: Andadola (towards Colombo) and Ambalangoda.

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

Kandegoda — horaires de la gare

16 trains desservent Kandegoda en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 81.5 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Sud

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
04:13 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:11 am	Maradana		Tous les jours
05:13 am	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
05:58 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
05:58 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Dimanche uniquement
06:32 am	Mount Lavinia		Tous les jours
06:46 am	Galle		Tous les jours
10:01 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
01:56 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
02:52 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
06:00 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:55 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
08:03 pm	Galle		Samedi uniquement
08:25 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
10:05 pm	Galle	Night Mail	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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Gare d'Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Dutch Stables Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Beachunder 1 km
Lanka Masks, Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Cityunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Mask Factory and Museumunder 1 km
Telwatte Railway Stationunder 1 km
Dodanduwa2 km
Benthara Galpatha Viharaya2 km
Satha Paha Island3 km

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Kandegoda — horaires de la gare

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