How far is Kahawa Station from Colombo Fort?

Kahawa Station is 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train, the journey typically takes around two to two-and-a-half hours, depending on the service and number of halts.

Which stations are next to Kahawa on the Coast Line?

Kahawa is flanked by Akurala station to the north (in the direction of Colombo) and Telwatte station to the south. Both are small coastal halts within the Galle District.

How many trains a day stop at Kahawa?

Around 23 trains call at Kahawa on a typical day, running in both directions. The services include stopping trains and semi-fast services; most intercity expresses do not halt at Kahawa.

What is near Kahawa Railway Station?

The station is close to the quieter southern coastal belt, with beaches, small guesthouses, and local restaurants nearby. Galle Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is accessible in under 30 minutes by train south, and Hikkaduwa's reef and surf beaches are a few stops to the north.

Can I travel from Kahawa to Galle by train?

Yes. Galle is a short train ride south of Kahawa on the Coast Line, with multiple services throughout the day. The journey takes around 15 to 25 minutes depending on the train type.

Is there road access to Kahawa Station from the Southern Expressway?

The Southern Expressway (E01) connects Colombo to Galle in roughly an hour and fifteen minutes by car. From Galle, Kahawa is a short drive north along the A2 coastal road. Tuk-tuks are typically available near the station for local transfers.

What is the best time of year to visit the Kahawa area?

The southern coast's dry season runs from approximately December to March, making this the most popular period. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain between May and September, though many travellers still visit outside peak season for lower prices and quieter beaches.

Kahawa Railway Station

Kahawa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 89.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

23 trains call at Kahawa 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: Akurala (towards Colombo) and Telwatte.

Station telephone: 091-2258371.

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

Kahawa spoorwegstation dienstregeling

23 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Kahawa.

Kustlijn · 89.3 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 091-2258371

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:59 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
04:54 am	Ambalangoda		Dagelijks
04:59 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:18 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:32 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:44 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
05:45 am	Galle		Dagelijks
06:08 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
06:28 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
07:00 am	Galle		Dagelijks
09:44 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
02:15 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
02:39 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:22 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
05:28 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:47 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
06:42 pm	Hikkaduwa		Alleen op zondag
06:58 pm	Hikkaduwa
07:10 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:28 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
08:38 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
10:23 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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