Question 1

How far is Katukurunda Railway Station from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Katukurunda Station is 44.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. A stopping train typically covers this distance in around 55 to 75 minutes, depending on the number of intermediate halts.

Question 2

Which stations are next to Katukurunda on the Coast Line?

Accepted Answer

Kalutara South is the neighbouring station toward Colombo, and Payagala North is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara. Both are a very short ride away on any southbound or northbound service.

Question 3

How many trains stop at Katukurunda per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 28 train services call at Katukurunda on a typical day. This includes a mix of intercity and stopping services, though not all run on every day of the week, so checking the current timetable before travel is advisable.

Question 4

Do I need to book a ticket in advance for Katukurunda?

Accepted Answer

For short local journeys in second or third class, advance booking is not usually necessary and tickets can be purchased at the station. If you plan to travel in a reserved first-class carriage on an intercity express toward Galle or Matara, booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Question 5

What is near Katukurunda Station worth visiting?

Accepted Answer

The Kalutara Bodhiya temple complex is a few kilometres north and is one of the district's most visited religious sites. Beaches around Payagala and the river estuary near Kalutara town are also close by. Beruwala and Aluthgama, a short journey south by train, offer a historic Arab trading town and a well-known fish market.

Question 6

Is the train a good way to travel along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Coast Line is a practical and scenic way to travel between Colombo and destinations such as Kalutara, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Matara. Trains are generally more reliable than road travel during peak traffic hours and offer an unhurried view of the coastal countryside.

Question 7

What facilities are available at Katukurunda Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Katukurunda is a smaller station with basic facilities. A stationmaster's office is available for ticketing and timetable queries. Tuk-tuks for local transport are typically found outside the station entrance.

प्रस्थान	दिशा	ट्रेन	चलती है
03:40 am	Colombo Fort		प्रतिदिन
04:02 am	Chilaw		प्रतिदिन
04:45 am	Colombo Fort		केवल सप्ताह के दिन और शनिवार
05:08 am	Maradana		केवल रविवार
05:20 am	Maradana	Night Mail	केवल सप्ताह के दिन
05:42 am	Maradana		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
05:48 am	Maradana		केवल शनिवार और रविवार
06:11 am	Maradana		प्रतिदिन
06:14 am	Maradana		केवल शनिवार और रविवार
06:25 am	Maradana		केवल सप्ताह के दिन और शनिवार
07:37 am	Maradana		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
07:42 am	Mount Lavinia		प्रतिदिन
10:51 am	Galle		प्रतिदिन
11:24 am	Colombo Fort		केवल सप्ताह के दिन और शनिवार
12:40 pm	Aluthgama		प्रतिदिन
02:18 pm	Maradana		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
02:18 pm	Maradana		केवल शनिवार और रविवार
03:26 pm	Aluthgama		प्रतिदिन
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		केवल शनिवार और रविवार
06:08 pm	Aluthgama		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
06:25 pm	Aluthgama		केवल शनिवार और रविवार
07:00 pm	Galle		केवल सप्ताह के दिन और रविवार
07:00 pm	Galle		केवल शनिवार
07:10 pm	Aluthgama		केवल सप्ताह के दिन
07:45 pm	Aluthgama		प्रतिदिन
08:15 pm	Aluthgama		प्रतिदिन
08:46 pm	Galle	Night Mail	प्रतिदिन

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