How far is Weligama Railway Station from Colombo?

Weligama Railway Station is 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express services typically cover the route in around three hours, while stopping trains take longer depending on the number of halts.

How many trains a day stop at Weligama?

Around 26 train services call at Weligama on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. Schedules vary by day of the week, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

What stations are near Weligama on the Coast Line?

The station immediately to the north (towards Colombo) is Kumbalgama, and the station to the south (towards Matara) is Polwathumodara. The nearest major stations are Galle to the north and Matara to the south.

Is the train from Colombo to Weligama scenic?

Yes, the Coast Line is one of the most scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka. The track runs close to the Indian Ocean for much of the journey, with particularly striking coastal views between Bentota, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Sitting on the left-hand side heading south gives the best sea views.

How do I get from Weligama station to the beach?

Three-wheelers are available directly outside the station and reach the beach in around five minutes. The beach is also walkable from the station in roughly 10 to 15 minutes through the town centre.

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

Galle is approximately 20 minutes from Weligama by train, making it an easy day trip. Multiple services run throughout the day in both directions, so you can travel to Galle in the morning and return to Weligama in the afternoon or evening.

What is the station telephone number for Weligama?

The station telephone number is 041-2250271. Staff can assist with timetable queries, current platform information, and general travel questions.

Weligama Railway Station

Weligama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Weligama 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: Kumbalgama (towards Colombo) and Polwathumodara.

Station telephone: 041-2250271.

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

Weligama orario ferroviario

26 treni fermano a Weligama in un giorno tipico.

Linea Costiera · 142.8 km da Colombo Fort · Provincia Meridionale

Telefono della stazione: 041-2250271

Partenza	Verso	Treno	Effettua servizio
05:06 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
06:20 am	Matara		Solo sabato
06:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
06:35 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
06:36 am	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
07:25 am	Galle		Tutti i giorni
07:56 am	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
08:34 am	Beliaththa		Solo sabato e domenica
09:36 am	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
10:23 am	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
10:49 am	Galle		Solo giorni feriali
11:46 am	Matara		Tutti i giorni
01:32 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
01:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Tutti i giorni
02:28 pm	Maradana		Tutti i giorni
03:09 pm	Matara		Solo giorni feriali
04:14 pm	Maradana		Solo sabato e domenica
05:34 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
05:35 pm	Galle		Solo giorni feriali
05:48 pm	Beliaththa		Tutti i giorni
06:08 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Tutti i giorni
06:30 pm	Galle		Solo giorni feriali e sabato
07:07 pm	Beliaththa		Solo domenica
07:26 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Solo giorni feriali
08:16 pm	Galle		Tutti i giorni
09:33 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.

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