How far is Rathgama Station from Colombo Fort?

Rathgama Station is 102.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The journey time depends on the type of service — slow trains with many intermediate stops take longer than limited-stop intercity trains.

Which trains stop at Rathgama Railway Station?

Around 14 trains call at Rathgama on a typical day in both directions. Not all express services stop here, so check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travelling to confirm which specific services serve this station.

What station comes before Rathgama heading towards Colombo?

Dodanduwa is the station immediately north of Rathgama on the Coast Line, between Rathgama and Hikkaduwa. Heading south, the next station after Rathgama is Boossa, which precedes Galle.

Is Rathgama Lake close to the railway station?

Yes, the Rathgama Lagoon is in the vicinity of the station and town. It is accessible by road from the station, typically by tuk-tuk. The lagoon is popular for kayaking and birdwatching among visitors to the area.

How do I get from Rathgama Station to Galle Fort?

Board any southbound Coast Line train at Rathgama and alight at Galle Station, which is the stop closest to the Galle Fort. The rail distance is short, and slow trains cover it in under 20 minutes.

Can I buy a train ticket at Rathgama Station?

Rathgama is a staffed station with a ticket counter. You can purchase unreserved tickets on the day of travel, though reserved seats for longer or busier services should ideally be booked in advance at a larger station or online.

Is Rathgama a good alternative to staying in Hikkaduwa or Galle?

For travellers seeking a quieter coastal base with good rail connections, Rathgama offers a calmer atmosphere than Hikkaduwa or central Galle. The station gives easy access to both towns, and the lagoon nearby adds a nature-based option not found in busier resort areas.

Rathgama Railway Station

Rathgama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 102.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Rathgama 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: Dodanduwa (towards Colombo) and Boossa.

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

Rathgama — horaires de la gare

14 trains desservent Rathgama en moyenne par jour.

Ligne Côtière · 102.6 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Sud

Départ	Direction	Train	Circule
03:36 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Jours ouvrables uniquement
04:29 am	Ambalangoda		Tous les jours
04:34 am	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
05:19 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
05:19 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Dimanche uniquement
05:34 am	Mount Lavinia		Tous les jours
06:12 am	Galle		Tous les jours
07:43 am	Galle		Tous les jours
09:17 am	Colombo Fort		Jours ouvrables et samedi uniquement
02:14 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
02:46 pm	Galle		Tous les jours
05:22 pm	Aluthgama		Tous les jours
07:50 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Jours ouvrables uniquement
09:02 pm	Galle		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.

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Rathgama Railway Station

Rathgama — horaires de la gare

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