How far is Ginthota Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Ginthota Station is 108.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Depending on the service, the journey takes roughly two to three hours, with slower stopping trains taking longer than intercity expresses.

Which trains stop at Ginthota Station?

Around 21 trains call at Ginthota on a typical day in both the northbound (toward Colombo) and southbound (toward Matara) directions. Not all intercity express services stop there, so it is worth checking the timetable in advance at railway.gov.lk or by calling the station directly on 091-2234272.

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

Boossa is the next station toward Colombo, and Piyadigama is the next station continuing south toward Matara. Both are within a short distance of Ginthota along the same line.

Is Ginthota Station useful for visiting Galle Fort?

Yes, Galle Fort is approximately 4–6 km from Ginthota Station by road. Tuk-tuks are available outside the station and can reach the fort in under 15 minutes under normal traffic. It is a practical rail option for travellers staying near the Ginthota area.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic near Ginthota?

The Coast Line is considered one of Sri Lanka's most scenic rail routes, particularly the stretch south of Kalutara where the track runs close to the ocean. By the time the line passes through Galle District, passengers see a mix of estuary landscapes, paddy land, and fishing communities. Sitting on the ocean-facing side of the carriage gives the best views heading southward.

What is there to do near Ginthota Railway Station?

Ginthota has a beach and a suspension bridge over the Gin River estuary that are worth a short stop. Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a short tuk-tuk ride away, and the beach area of Unawatuna is also accessible by road from Ginthota.

Does the train from Ginthota go to Ella?

There is no direct train from Ginthota to Ella. To reach Ella by rail, travellers typically take a Coast Line service to Colombo Fort, then transfer to the Hill Country or Udarata Menike service toward Badulla. Alternatively, travelling to Matara and continuing by road is another common route.

Ginthota Railway Station

Ginthota Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 108.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

21 trains call at Ginthota 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: Boossa (towards Colombo) and Piyadigama.

Station telephone: 091-2234272.

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

Ginthota spoorwegstation dienstregeling

21 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Ginthota.

Kustlijn · 108.3 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 091-2234272

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:27 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
04:21 am	Ambalangoda		Dagelijks
04:26 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:56 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:11 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
05:11 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:26 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
06:07 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
06:20 am	Galle		Dagelijks
07:51 am	Galle		Dagelijks
09:03 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
01:25 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Galle
01:40 pm	Galle · begint hier
02:06 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:58 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
04:44 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
05:15 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
07:31 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:58 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
09:11 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
10:51 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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