How far is Balapitiya Railway Station from Colombo?

Balapitiya Station is 78.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between one hour forty-five minutes and two and a half hours depending on the type of service — express trains are faster but stop less frequently.

How many trains stop at Balapitiya per day?

Around 24 trains call at Balapitiya on a typical day, covering both northbound services toward Colombo and southbound services toward Galle and Matara. Some services run only on selected days, so checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advised.

What is near Balapitiya train station?

The Madu Ganga lagoon — a Ramsar-listed mangrove wetland — is the area's main attraction and is easily reachable by tuk-tuk from the station. The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project is about 4 km to the south, and the traditional mask-making town of Ambalangoda is the next stop along the line.

Which stations are next to Balapitiya on the Coast Line?

Patagamgoda is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Andadola is the next station toward Galle. Both are small halts served by local trains rather than express services.

Can I visit Madu Ganga from Balapitiya Station?

Yes — the northern mouth of the Madu Ganga lagoon is a short tuk-tuk ride from the station. Boat safari operators depart from the riverbank and offer half-day trips through the mangrove channels, including stops at island temples and cinnamon processing demonstrations.

Is it safe to swim at the beach near Balapitiya?

Swimming conditions depend heavily on the season. From November to April the southwest coast is generally calm and suitable for swimming. During the southwest monsoon (May to October) swells and currents make ocean swimming inadvisable along this stretch of coast.

How do I book train tickets for Balapitiya?

Third and second class tickets can usually be purchased at the station counter on the day of travel. If you plan to use a first-class or reserved seat on a longer intercity service, booking in advance through Sri Lanka Railways or an authorised agent is recommended, especially during holidays.

What is the station phone number for Balapitiya?

The station telephone number is 091-2258446. You can call to ask about current timetables, platform information, or general enquiries about services stopping at Balapitiya.

Balapitiya Railway Station

Balapitiya Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 78.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

24 trains call at Balapitiya 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: Patagamgoda (towards Colombo) and Andadola.

Station telephone: 091-2258446.

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

Balapitiya鉄道駅時刻表

通常、Balapitiyaには1日24本の列車が停車します。

海岸線 · Colombo Fortから78.2キロメートル · 南部州

駅電話番号： 091-2258446

発車	方面	列車	運行日
04:19 am	Maradana	Night Mail	平日のみ
05:18 am	Maradana		毎日
05:19 am	Aluthgama		毎日
05:31 am	Maradana		土曜日・日曜日のみ
05:45 am	Maradana		平日のみ
06:04 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	日曜日のみ
06:05 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	平日・土曜日のみ
06:39 am	Galle		毎日
06:39 am	Mount Lavinia		毎日
06:40 am	Maradana		土曜日のみ
10:14 am	Colombo Fort		平日・土曜日のみ
01:50 pm	Galle		毎日
02:59 pm	Aluthgama		毎日
04:09 pm	Beliaththa		毎日
06:15 pm	Aluthgama		毎日
06:28 pm	Hikkaduwa		日曜日のみ
06:44 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:58 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	土曜日・日曜日のみ
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	平日のみ
07:50 pm	Galle		平日・日曜日のみ
07:58 pm	Galle		土曜日のみ
08:01 pm	Beliaththa		平日のみ
08:19 pm	Galle		毎日
09:57 pm	Galle	Night Mail	毎日

時刻表はスリランカ鉄道の公式ダイヤを転載しています、最終確認：2026-09-14。時刻は予告なく変更される場合があります。ご乗車前に鉄道会社へご確認ください。ネットワーク全体はスリランカ鉄道駅一覧でご覧いただけます。

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