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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

20 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Dodanduwa.

Kustlijn · 101.5 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 091-2264279

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:39 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
04:32 am	Ambalangoda		Dagelijks
04:37 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:05 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
05:22 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:37 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
06:09 am	Galle		Dagelijks
06:16 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
07:40 am	Galle		Dagelijks
09:22 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
10:40 am	Matara		Dagelijks
02:17 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:43 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
04:35 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
05:27 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
07:22 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:46 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
08:59 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
10:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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Dodanduwa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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