How far is Maggona Station from Colombo Fort?

Maggona Station is 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train this typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, though express services that stop here can be faster.

How many trains stop at Maggona per day?

Around 31 trains call at Maggona on a typical day, running in both directions — northbound to Colombo and southbound toward Aluthgama and Matara. Note that intercity express trains may bypass this station, so check the timetable before travelling.

Which stations are next to Maggona on the Coast Line?

Payagala South is the station immediately north of Maggona (towards Colombo), and Beruwala is the next station to the south. Both are only a few minutes apart by train.

Is there a beach near Maggona Railway Station?

Yes. Maggona Beach is a short walk or tuk-tuk ride from the station. The beach is relatively quiet compared to more touristed stretches further south, and is best visited between November and April when the sea is calm.

What is the best time of year to visit Maggona?

The southwest coast, including Maggona, is at its best from November to April when the southwest monsoon has passed and skies are generally clear. May through October can bring strong winds and rough seas along this coastline.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Maggona by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to the Coast Line. You would need to travel by road to Colombo Fort Station first, then board a southbound Coast Line train. Many travellers opt for a private road transfer directly from the airport to Maggona, which is more convenient when arriving with luggage.

What can I visit from Maggona as a day trip?

Using the Coast Line, you can make easy day trips to Beruwala (one stop south, known for its historic mosque and fish market), Aluthgama and Bentota (river cruises and water sports), Hikkaduwa (snorkelling and surfing), and Colombo city to the north. Kalutara, with its famous hollow stupa, is also reachable within a short train ride.

Maggona Railway Station

Maggona Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

31 trains call at Maggona 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: Payagala South (towards Colombo) and Beruwala.

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

Maggona orario ferroviario

31 treni fermano a Maggona in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 51.2 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Occidentale

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
03:26 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
03:49 am	Chilaw		Tutti i giorni
04:31 am	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
04:56 am	Maradana		Solo domenica
05:05 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Solo giorni feriali
05:27 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
05:36 am	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
06:03 am	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
06:11 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
06:21 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
07:21 am	Maradana		Solo sabato
07:22 am	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
07:27 am	Mount Lavinia		Tutti i giorni
11:04 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
11:10 am	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
12:52 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
02:06 pm	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
02:06 pm	Maradana		Solo giorni feriali
03:42 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo giorni feriali
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Solo sabato e domenica
05:54 pm	Hikkaduwa		Solo domenica
06:10 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:20 pm	Aluthgama		Solo giorni feriali
06:37 pm	Aluthgama		Solo sabato e domenica
07:11 pm	Galle		Solo sabato
07:11 pm	Galle		Solo giorni feriali e domenica
07:23 pm	Aluthgama		Solo giorni feriali
07:57 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
08:29 pm	Aluthgama		Tutti i giorni
09:00 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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