How far is Galle Railway Station from Colombo?

Galle Railway Station is 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Intercity express services typically cover the journey in around two to two-and-a-half hours, while stopping trains take closer to three hours.

How many trains a day stop at Galle?

Approximately 50 trains call at Galle Railway Station on a typical day. These include intercity expresses, semi-express services, and slower stopping trains connecting coastal towns between Colombo and Matara.

What station comes after Galle on the way to Matara?

The next station south of Galle on the Coast Line is Katugoda. Heading back towards Colombo, the preceding station is Richmond Hill.

Can I walk from Galle Railway Station to Galle Fort?

Yes, the Fort is roughly 1.5 km from the station and can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes. A tuk-tuk is quicker — five to ten minutes — and the most practical choice if you are carrying luggage.

Do I need to book a seat on the train to Galle?

Unreserved seats are available on all services, but reserved seats are strongly recommended during weekends, public holidays, and school vacation periods when trains fill quickly. Reservations can be made at Colombo Fort station or through a registered travel operator.

What is the phone number for Galle Railway Station?

The station can be reached by telephone on 091-2234945. Staff can assist with schedule and platform enquiries during station operating hours.

Is the Colombo to Galle train journey scenic?

The Coast Line from Colombo to Galle is widely considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in Asia. The track runs close to the ocean for long stretches, passing beaches, fishing villages, and coconut groves. Sitting on the sea-facing side of the train gives the best views.

Galle Railway Station

Galle Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Galle 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: Richmond Hill (towards Colombo) and Katugoda.

Station telephone: 091-2234945.

terminus being extended.

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

Galle orario ferroviario

50 treni fermano a Galle in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 113.9 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Meridionale

Telefono della stazione: 091-2234945

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
03:15 am	Maradana · parte da qui	Night Mail	Solo giorni feriali
04:10 am	Ambalangoda · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
04:15 am	Aluthgama · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
04:35 am	Maradana · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
04:50 am	Maradana · parte da qui		Solo sabato e domenica
05:00 am	Maradana · parte da qui	Samudra Devi	Solo domenica
05:00 am	Maradana · parte da qui	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali e sabato
05:15 am	Matara · parte da qui		Solo giorni feriali
05:15 am	Mount Lavinia · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
05:30 am	Matara · parte da qui		Solo sabato
05:53 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
06:00 am	Maradana · parte da qui		Solo sabato
06:30 am	termina qui · da Ambalangoda		Tutti i giorni
07:00 am	Matara · parte da qui		Solo giorni feriali
07:03 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
07:27 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
08:01 am	termina qui · da Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
08:08 am	Beliaththa		Solo sabato e domenica
08:11 am	termina qui · da Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
08:50 am	Colombo Fort · parte da qui		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
09:35 am	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
10:25 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
11:15 am	Matara		Tutti i giorni
11:43 am	termina qui · da Matara		Solo giorni feriali
01:00 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
01:15 pm	Ginthota · parte da qui
01:50 pm	termina qui · da Ginthota
01:50 pm	Maradana · parte da qui		Solo domenica
01:55 pm	Aluthgama · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
02:10 pm	Matara · parte da qui		Solo giorni feriali
02:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
03:10 pm	termina qui · da Mount Lavinia		Tutti i giorni
03:35 pm	Maradana		Tutti i giorni
04:45 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
04:55 pm	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
05:05 pm	Aluthgama · parte da qui		Tutti i giorni
05:05 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
05:40 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
06:18 pm	termina qui · da Matara		Solo giorni feriali
06:40 pm	Beliaththa		Solo domenica
06:55 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
07:21 pm	termina qui · da Matara		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
07:37 pm	termina qui · da Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo sabato e domenica
08:09 pm	termina qui · da Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali
08:27 pm	termina qui · da Maradana		Solo giorni feriali e domenica
08:35 pm	termina qui · da Maradana		Solo sabato
08:50 pm	Beliaththa		Solo giorni feriali
09:09 pm	termina qui · da Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
09:23 pm	termina qui · da Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
10:58 pm	termina qui · da Maradana	Night Mail	Tutti i giorni

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