How far is Kalutara South Station from Colombo Fort?

Kalutara South is 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service type — express trains are faster but not all of them stop here.

Which stations are next to Kalutara South on the Coast Line?

Kalutara North is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, while Katukurunda lies immediately south toward Galle and Matara. Together, Kalutara North and Kalutara South serve the broader Kalutara town area.

How many trains a day stop at Kalutara South?

Around 77 trains call at Kalutara South on a typical day, covering a mix of commuter stopping services and longer-distance trains. Not every southbound express pauses here, so check the timetable before you travel.

What is the phone number for Kalutara South Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 034-2222271. Staff can advise on service timings and any disruptions to the timetable.

Is Kalutara South or Kalutara North the better station to use?

It depends on your destination within Kalutara. Kalutara North is generally closer to the town centre and the Gangatilaka Vihara area near the river mouth, while Kalutara South is more convenient for properties along the southern stretch of the beachfront. Check your accommodation's location before deciding which station to alight at.

Can I travel to Galle from Kalutara South by train?

Yes. Southbound services on the Coast Line pass through Kalutara South and continue to Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Travel time to Galle from Kalutara South varies by service but is roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Confirm the timetable at the station or through Sri Lanka Railways.

What is there to do near Kalutara South Station?

The hollow Gangatilaka Vihara stupa and its river-mouth viewpoint are within easy reach, as is the town's long beach. Richmond Castle, an early 20th-century mansion blending European and South Asian architecture, is a few kilometres inland and worth visiting for history enthusiasts.

Is Kalutara a good base for exploring the Southern Coast?

Kalutara works well as a first overnight stop on a coastal itinerary, roughly an hour from Colombo by train. From here, travellers can continue by rail or road to Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and beyond. The town's beach, river scenery, and range of accommodation options make it a practical and pleasant staging point.

Kalutara South Railway Station

Kalutara South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

77 trains call at Kalutara South 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: Kalutara North (towards Colombo) and Katukurunda.

Station telephone: 034-2222271.

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

Kalutara South 철도역 시간표

Kalutara South에는 하루 평균 77 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

해안선 · Colombo Fort에서 41.9 km · 서부주

역 전화번호: 034-2222271

출발	방면	열차	운행
03:45 am	Colombo Fort		매일
04:07 am	Chilaw		매일
04:50 am	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
05:13 am	Maradana		일요일만
05:25 am	Maradana	Night Mail	평일만
05:47 am	Maradana		평일만
05:53 am	Maradana		토요일 및 일요일만
06:16 am	Maradana		매일
06:18 am	Maradana		토요일 및 일요일만
06:30 am	Maradana		평일 및 토요일만
06:35 am	Maradana		평일만
06:53 am	Beliaththa		토요일 및 일요일만
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	평일 및 토요일만
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	일요일만
07:00 am	Colombo Fort · 여기서 시발		평일만
07:07 am	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		매일
07:11 am	Maradana	Sagarika	평일만
07:20 am	Colombo Fort · 여기서 시발		토요일만
07:20 am	Maradana · 여기서 시발		일요일만
07:25 am	Colombo Fort · 여기서 시발		평일만
07:32 am	Maradana		토요일만
07:42 am	Maradana		평일만
07:55 am	Beliaththa		매일
08:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	매일
08:23 am	Mount Lavinia		매일
08:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	매일
09:34 am	Matara		매일
10:01 am	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		매일
10:35 am	Maradana · 여기서 시발		매일
10:46 am	Galle		매일
11:17 am	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		매일
11:28 am	Beliaththa		매일
11:31 am	Colombo Fort		평일 및 토요일만
11:42 am	Colombo Fort		매일
12:20 pm	Maradana · 여기서 시발		매일
12:35 pm	Aluthgama		매일
01:29 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		평일만
01:40 pm	Maradana · 여기서 시발		평일만
01:54 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		토요일 및 일요일만
02:05 pm	Maradana · 여기서 시발		토요일 및 일요일만
02:23 pm	Maradana		평일만
02:23 pm	Maradana		토요일 및 일요일만
03:08 pm	Maradana		일요일만
03:22 pm	Aluthgama		매일
03:30 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	매일
04:08 pm	Colombo Fort		매일
04:33 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	매일
05:08 pm	Colombo Fort		토요일 및 일요일만
05:11 pm	Maradana		매일
05:15 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		평일만
05:18 pm	Beliaththa		일요일만
05:18 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	토요일 및 일요일만
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		평일만
05:30 pm	Colombo Fort · 여기서 시발		평일만
05:39 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		평일만
05:40 pm	Hikkaduwa		일요일만
05:43 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	평일만
05:45 pm	Colombo Fort · 여기서 시발		평일만
05:57 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:04 pm	Aluthgama		평일만
06:08 pm	Maradana		토요일 및 일요일만
06:10 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		평일만
06:21 pm	Aluthgama		토요일 및 일요일만
06:21 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	평일만
06:30 pm	Maradana · 여기서 시발		평일만
06:37 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		평일 및 토요일만
06:45 pm	Maradana · 여기서 시발		평일 및 토요일만
06:56 pm	Galle		토요일만
06:56 pm	Galle		평일 및 일요일만
07:05 pm	Aluthgama		평일만
07:18 pm	Beliaththa		평일만
07:40 pm	Aluthgama		매일
08:09 pm	Aluthgama		매일
08:25 pm	여기서 종착 · Colombo Fort 발		평일만
08:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	매일
09:57 pm	여기서 종착 · Maradana 발		일요일만
10:23 pm	Maradana		평일만

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