How far is Kahawa Station from Colombo Fort?

Kahawa Station is 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours, depending on the service and number of halts.

Which stations are next to Kahawa on the Coast Line?

Kahawa is flanked by Akurala station to the north (in the direction of Colombo) and Telwatte station to the south. Both are small coastal halts within the Galle District.

How many trains a day stop at Kahawa?

Around 23 trains call at Kahawa on a typical day, running in both directions. The services include stopping trains and semi-fast services; most intercity expresses do not halt at Kahawa.

What is near Kahawa Railway Station?

The station is close to the quieter southern coastal belt, with beaches, small guesthouses, and local restaurants nearby. Galle Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is accessible in under 30 minutes by train south, and Hikkaduwa's reef and surf beaches are a few stops to the north.

Can I travel from Kahawa to Galle by train?

Yes. Galle is a short train ride south of Kahawa on the Coast Line, with multiple services throughout the day. The journey takes around 15 to 25 minutes depending on the train type.

Is there road access to Kahawa Station from the Southern Expressway?

The Southern Expressway (E01) connects Colombo to Galle in roughly an hour and fifteen minutes by car. From Galle, Kahawa is a short drive north along the A2 coastal road. Tuk-tuks are typically available near the station for local transfers.

What is the best time of year to visit the Kahawa area?

The southern coast's dry season runs from approximately December to March, making this the most popular period. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain between May and September, though many travellers still visit outside peak season for lower prices and quieter beaches.

Kahawa Railway Station

Kahawa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

23 trains call at Kahawa 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: Akurala (towards Colombo) and Telwatte.

Station telephone: 091-2258371.

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

Kahawa orario ferroviario

23 treni fermano a Kahawa in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 89.3 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Meridionale

Telefono della stazione: 091-2258371

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
03:59 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo giorni feriali
04:54 am	Ambalangoda		Tutti i giorni
04:59 am	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
05:18 am	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
05:32 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali e sabato
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Solo domenica
05:45 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
06:08 am	Mount Lavinia		Tutti i giorni
06:28 am	Maradana		Solo sabato
07:00 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
02:15 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
02:39 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
04:22 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
05:28 pm	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
05:47 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
06:42 pm	Hikkaduwa		Solo domenica
06:58 pm	Hikkaduwa
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo sabato e domenica
07:28 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Solo giorni feriali
08:38 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
10:23 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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