Which trains stop at Boossa Railway Station?

Boossa is a stopping point for local and semi-express services on the Coast Line. Around 22 trains per day call here in both directions, running between Colombo Fort and Matara. Faster intercity expresses may bypass Boossa, so check the timetable carefully before you travel.

How far is Boossa Station from Galle Fort?

Boossa Station is roughly 5–8 km from the centre of Galle Fort. A tuk-tuk ride takes around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively you can continue one or two stops on the train to Ginthota or Galle station, which puts you even closer to the fort.

How long does the train from Colombo to Boossa take?

Depending on the class of service and number of stops, the journey typically takes between two and three hours. Slower all-stations trains take longer; semi-express services are faster but may not stop at Boossa.

What are the neighbouring stations to Boossa on the Coast Line?

Rathgama is the next station toward Colombo, and Ginthota is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara. Both are very short distances away on the same line.

Is there parking or a tuk-tuk at Boossa Station?

Tuk-tuks are generally available outside the station during train arrival times. Limited informal parking exists near the station for private vehicles. There are no formal facilities such as a car park or left-luggage office at this small station.

Can I get from Boossa to Udawalawe National Park by train?

There is no direct rail connection to Udawalawe. The most practical option is to travel by private vehicle or hired taxi from Boossa or Galle, a journey of roughly two to two-and-a-half hours through the Southern hills. Train travel gets you as far as the coast; the interior requires road transport.

Is Boossa Station close to any beaches?

The coastline near Boossa is close to the Galle lagoon system rather than open sandy beaches. Hikkaduwa's reef beach is a short train or tuk-tuk ride to the north, while Unawatuna beach — one of the South's most popular — is a few kilometres to the south of Galle Fort.

Boossa Railway Station

Boossa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 105.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

22 trains call at Boossa 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: Rathgama (towards Colombo) and Ginthota.

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

Boossa orario ferroviario

22 treni fermano a Boossa in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 105.7 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Meridionale

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
03:31 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo giorni feriali
04:25 am	Ambalangoda		Tutti i giorni
04:30 am	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
05:00 am	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
05:15 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domenica
05:15 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali e sabato
05:30 am	Mount Lavinia		Tutti i giorni
06:03 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
06:11 am	Maradana		Solo sabato
06:16 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
07:47 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
09:12 am	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
02:10 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
02:54 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
04:40 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
05:19 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
06:40 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
07:27 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sabato e domenica
07:54 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali
08:31 pm	Beliaththa		Solo giorni feriali
09:07 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
10:47 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Tutti i giorni

Orario riprodotto dagli orari pubblicati da Sri Lanka Railways, ultimo controllo 2026-09-14. Gli orari possono variare senza preavviso — verificare con la ferrovia prima di viaggiare. Consulta l'intera rete su elenco delle stazioni ferroviarie dello Sri Lanka.

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