Where is Cotta Road Railway Station?

Cotta Road Railway Station is located in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka's Western Province. It sits on the Kelani Valley (KV) Line, approximately 5.4 km from Colombo Fort station, between Baseline Road and Narahenpita stations.

How many trains stop at Cotta Road Station per day?

Around 25 trains call at Cotta Road on a typical day. Services run in both directions along the KV Line and are most frequent during morning and evening rush hours. Some services may not run on weekends, so checking the current timetable is recommended.

Which stations are next to Cotta Road on the KV Line?

Heading towards Colombo Fort, the neighbouring station is Baseline Road. In the opposite direction, away from Colombo, the next station is Narahenpita.

How do I travel from Colombo Fort to Cotta Road Station?

Take any Kelani Valley Line train from Colombo Fort; Cotta Road is roughly a 15–20 minute ride at about 5.4 km along the line. Fares are very affordable. You can also reach the station by road using a tuk-tuk or taxi from central Colombo.

Is the Kelani Valley Line narrow gauge?

Yes, the KV Line operates on 762 mm narrow gauge track, which is different from the 1,676 mm broad gauge used on Sri Lanka's main lines. This means trains and carriages on the KV Line are distinct from those on the Colombo–Kandy or coastal routes.

What is there to do near Cotta Road Station?

The area around Cotta Road is a busy Colombo suburb with local shops, eateries and residential streets. It is within a short commute of Narahenpita commercial zone and not far from Borella. It is a practical base rather than a tourist focal point.

Can I use Cotta Road Station to explore Colombo as a tourist?

It is a convenient option if you are staying near the Cotta Road or Narahenpita neighbourhood, giving quick low-cost access to Colombo Fort. Most tourists visiting central Colombo attractions would likely find Colombo Fort or Maradana stations more useful as their primary rail gateways.

Cotta Road Railway Station

Cotta Road Railway Station is a station on the KV Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 5.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

25 trains call at Cotta Road on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the KV Line: Baseline Road (towards Colombo) and Narahenpita.

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

Cotta Road 철도역 시간표

Cotta Road에는 하루 평균 25 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

KV 선 · Colombo Fort에서 5.4 km · 서부주

출발	방면	운행
06:25 am	Colombo Fort	매일
06:46 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
06:59 am	Colombo Fort	매일
07:21 am	Colombo Fort	평일 및 토요일만
07:32 am	Colombo Fort	매일
07:56 am	Colombo Fort	매일
08:12 am	Colombo Fort	평일 및 토요일만
08:51 am	Colombo Fort	매일
09:04 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
02:10 pm	Padukka	평일 및 토요일만
03:15 pm	Colombo Fort	매일
04:32 pm	Avissawella	평일 및 일요일만
04:42 pm	Avissawella	토요일만
04:57 pm	Avissawella	평일 및 일요일만
05:00 pm	Colombo Fort	토요일만
05:10 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
05:32 pm	Kosgama	평일 및 일요일만
05:47 pm	Avissawella	매일
06:07 pm	Padukka	평일만
06:27 pm	Homagama	평일 및 일요일만
06:47 pm	Kosgama	매일
07:32 pm	Padukka	평일만
08:17 pm	Avissawella	매일
08:46 pm	Maradana	매일
09:38 pm	Maradana	매일

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