How far is Kumbalgama station from Colombo Fort?

Kumbalgama Railway Station is 139.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By intercity express train, the journey to this section of the southern coast typically takes between two and a half and three and a half hours depending on the service.

Which stations are next to Kumbalgama on the Coast Line?

Kumbalgama sits between Midigama station (in the direction of Colombo) and Weligama station (in the direction of Matara). Both are a short distance away and are served by the same Coast Line trains.

How many trains stop at Kumbalgama per day?

Around 15 trains call at Kumbalgama on a typical day, running in both directions along the Coast Line. The exact timetable varies by day of the week and can change seasonally, so checking with Sri Lanka Railways before travel is recommended.

Is there surfing near Kumbalgama station?

The area around Kumbalgama and the neighbouring Midigama stretch is popular with surfers, particularly between October and April when consistent swells arrive from the southwest. Midigama's reef break is well regarded among intermediate and experienced surfers.

Can I buy a train ticket at Kumbalgama station?

Kumbalgama is a small station and may not have a staffed ticket office at all times. For reserved-seat travel, it is better to purchase tickets at larger stations such as Colombo Fort or Galle, or through the Sri Lanka Railways online booking system in advance.

What province is Kumbalgama in?

Kumbalgama is located in the Matara District within the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The Southern Province coastline is one of the most visited parts of the country, known for beaches, surf, whale watching, and historic Galle Fort.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic near Kumbalgama?

Yes, the Coast Line is widely considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in Sri Lanka. The track runs close to the ocean for much of the southern section, and the stretch around Kumbalgama offers views of fishing villages, sandy coves, and the Indian Ocean. Sitting on the left (sea-facing) side of the carriage on the southbound journey from Colombo gives the best views.

Kumbalgama Railway Station

Kumbalgama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 139.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Kumbalgama 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: Midigama (towards Colombo) and Weligama.

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

Kumbalgama — horaires de la gare

15 trains desservent Kumbalgama en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 139.2 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Sud

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
05:55 am	Matara		Jours ouvrables uniquement
06:09 am	Matara		Samedi uniquement
06:40 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
07:30 am	Galle		Tous les jours
07:52 am	Matara		Jours ouvrables uniquement
10:19 am	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
10:53 am	Galle		Jours ouvrables uniquement
02:32 pm	Maradana		Tous les jours
03:05 pm	Matara		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:30 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tous les jours
05:39 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:43 pm	Beliaththa		Tous les jours
06:35 pm	Galle		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
08:20 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
09:29 pm	Beliaththa		Jours ouvrables uniquement

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.

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