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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

24 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Balapitiya.

Kustlijn · 78.2 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 091-2258446

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:19 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:18 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
05:19 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:31 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:45 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
06:04 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
06:05 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:39 am	Galle		Dagelijks
06:39 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
06:40 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
10:14 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
01:50 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
02:59 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:09 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
06:15 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
06:28 pm	Hikkaduwa		Alleen op zondag
06:44 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:58 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
07:50 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
07:58 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
08:01 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen
08:19 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
09:57 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

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Balapitiya Railway Station

Balapitiya spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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