How far is Dodanduwa Station from Colombo Fort?

Dodanduwa Station is 101.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express trains typically cover this distance in around two to two-and-a-half hours, while slower stopping services take somewhat longer.

Which trains stop at Dodanduwa?

Around 20 trains call at Dodanduwa on a typical day in both the northbound and southbound directions. Not every intercity or express service stops here, so check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable or call the station on 091-2264279 to confirm your service halts at Dodanduwa.

What are the neighbouring stations to Dodanduwa on the Coast Line?

Kumarakanda is the next station toward Colombo (northbound), and Rathgama is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara (southbound).

Is Dodanduwa worth visiting as a tourist?

Dodanduwa is a low-key coastal town best known for its lagoon and mangrove ecosystem. It appeals to travellers looking for a quieter base than Hikkaduwa or Unawatuna, with easy rail access to Galle to the south and Hikkaduwa just a few kilometres north.

Can I get from Dodanduwa Station to Galle by train?

Yes. Multiple southbound services from Dodanduwa continue to Galle, with a journey time of roughly 15–20 minutes. Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is a short tuk-tuk ride from Galle Station.

Is there a direct airport transfer to Dodanduwa?

Private transfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) to various Dodanduwa accommodations can be arranged in advance. This avoids the need to navigate the rail connection from the airport and is often the most practical option if you are travelling with luggage or arriving late.

What is the best way to explore the lagoon near Dodanduwa?

The lagoon is most easily accessed by tuk-tuk from the station — it is a short ride away. Local boatmen offer mangrove tours, which are typically arranged through guesthouses in the area rather than at a formal ticket office.

Dodanduwa Railway Station

Dodanduwa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 101.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

20 trains call at Dodanduwa 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: Kumarakanda (towards Colombo) and Rathgama.

Station telephone: 091-2264279.

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

Dodanduwa 철도역 시간표

Dodanduwa에는 하루 평균 20 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

해안선 · Colombo Fort에서 101.5 km · 남부주

역 전화번호: 091-2264279

출발	방면	열차	운행
03:39 am	Maradana	Night Mail	평일만
04:32 am	Ambalangoda		매일
04:37 am	Aluthgama		매일
05:05 am	Maradana		토요일 및 일요일만
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	일요일만
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	평일 및 토요일만
05:37 am	Mount Lavinia		매일
06:09 am	Galle		매일
06:16 am	Maradana		토요일만
07:40 am	Galle		매일
09:22 am	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
10:40 am	Matara		매일
02:17 pm	Aluthgama		매일
02:43 pm	Galle		매일
04:35 pm	Beliaththa		매일
05:27 pm	Aluthgama		매일
07:22 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	토요일 및 일요일만
07:46 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	평일만
08:59 pm	Galle		매일
10:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	매일

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