How far is Koggala Railway Station from Colombo?

Koggala station lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By intercity express train the journey takes approximately three to three-and-a-half hours. Slower stopping services take longer but offer more flexibility with ticketing.

How many trains stop at Koggala per day?

Around 17 trains call at Koggala on a typical operating day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. The mix includes intercity express services and local stopping trains. It is worth checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before you travel, as some express services may not stop here.

Which stations are next to Koggala on the Coast Line?

Habaraduwa is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Kathaluwa is the next station towards Matara. Both are small halts, making Koggala the main stop for the surrounding area.

How do I get from Koggala Station to Koggala Lake?

Koggala Lake is close to the station and easily reached by tuk-tuk in a few minutes. You can arrange boat hire at the lake's edge for safaris, island visits, or birdwatching trips. Tuk-tuks are typically available outside the station on arrival.

Can I do a day trip to Galle Fort from Koggala by train?

Yes. Frequent trains and buses connect Koggala and Galle, and the journey takes around 15–20 minutes by train. Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is walkable from Galle Railway Station, making a day trip very practical.

Is there whale watching near Koggala?

Whale watching trips depart from the Koggala area and operate primarily from November through April, when blue whales and sperm whales are frequently sighted in the waters off the southern coast. Shared boat tours are available and can be arranged locally or in advance.

What airport is near Koggala?

Koggala Airfield (IATA: KCT) is a small domestic aerodrome located by Koggala Lake, a short distance from the railway station. It offers scenic flights along the southern coastline. For international arrivals, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is the main gateway, with private transfers available to Koggala.

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

17 trains call at Koggala 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: Habaraduwa (towards Colombo) and Kathaluwa.

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

Koggala orario ferroviario

17 treni fermano a Koggala in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 129.1 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Meridionale

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
05:38 am	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
05:54 am	Matara		Solo sabato
06:57 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
07:27 am	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
07:46 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
09:51 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
10:04 am	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
11:08 am	Galle		Solo giorni feriali
01:16 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
02:48 pm	Maradana		Tutti i giorni
02:49 pm	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
05:15 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
05:29 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
05:56 pm	Galle		Solo giorni feriali
06:50 pm	Galle		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
08:36 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
09:14 pm	Beliaththa		Solo giorni feriali

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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Koggala Sea Turtle Conservation Projectunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoonunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoon Islandunder 1 km
Koggala Airport (KCT)1 km
Kataluva Purvarama Maha Viharaya1 km
Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex1 km
Koggala Beach1 km
Koggala Hirugal Devalaya2 km
Madol Doova2 km
Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya2 km

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala orario ferroviario

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