How far is Kottawa Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Kottawa Railway Station is 21.3 km from Colombo Fort along the KV (Kelani Valley) Line. Most trains cover this distance in under an hour, depending on the number of stops and the service type.

How many trains stop at Kottawa station per day?

On a typical day, around 28 trains call at Kottawa station. Services are more frequent during morning and evening peak hours to accommodate commuter demand.

What is the phone number for Kottawa Railway Station?

The direct telephone number for Kottawa Railway Station is 011-2843494. You can call to ask about timetables, ticketing, or any operational queries.

Which stations are next to Kottawa on the KV Line?

Towards Colombo, the neighbouring station is Pannipitiya. In the opposite direction, away from Colombo Fort, the next stop is Homagama Hospital.

Can I take a train from Kottawa to Avissawella?

Yes, several KV Line services travel beyond Kottawa toward Avissawella. Check the current timetable at the station or on the Sri Lanka Railways website to find services that stop at your intended destination.

Is Kottawa station near the Southern Expressway?

Yes. The Kottawa Expressway interchange — the main entry point to the Southern Expressway — is located very close to the town centre. This makes Kottawa a practical transfer point for travellers combining rail and road journeys heading south.

What line does Kottawa Railway Station belong to?

Kottawa is on the KV Line, also known as the Kelani Valley Line. It is one of Sri Lanka's historic suburban rail routes, running inland from Colombo Fort through the Kelani River valley.

Kottawa Railway Station

Kottawa Railway Station is a station on the KV Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 21.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

28 trains call at Kottawa on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the KV Line: Pannipitiya (towards Colombo) and Homagama Hospital.

Station telephone: 011-2843494.

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

Kottawa — horaires de la gare

28 trains desservent Kottawa en moyenne par jour.

Ligne KV · 21.3 km de Colombo Fort · Province de l'Ouest

Téléphone de la gare : 011-2843494

Départ	Direction	Circule
05:42 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
06:03 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:22 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
06:38 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
06:55 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
07:13 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
07:35 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
08:08 am	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
08:23 am	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:23 am	Kosgama	Tous les jours
01:43 pm	Kosgama	Tous les jours
02:27 pm	Colombo Fort	Tous les jours
02:51 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
04:13 pm	Colombo Fort	Samedi uniquement
04:13 pm	Colombo Fort	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:14 pm	Avissawella	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
05:25 pm	Avissawella	Samedi uniquement
05:40 pm	Avissawella	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
06:08 pm	Kosgama	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
06:30 pm	Avissawella	Tous les jours
06:50 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables uniquement
07:10 pm	Homagama	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
07:26 pm	Maradana	Tous les jours
07:30 pm	Kosgama	Tous les jours
08:15 pm	Padukka	Jours ouvrables uniquement
08:45 pm	Maradana	Tous les jours
09:00 pm	Avissawella	Tous les jours
09:42 pm	Maradana

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

11 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Kottawaunder 1 km
Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC), Kottawaunder 1 km
Makumbura Railway Station1 km
Pannipitiya Railway Station2 km
Waga Railway Station2 km
Homagama Railway Station3 km
Homagama Hospital Railway Station3 km
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama4 km
Athurugiriya4 km
Pannipitiya4 km
Madapatha7 km

Kottawa Railway Station

Kottawa — horaires de la gare

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