How far is Katukurunda Railway Station from Colombo?

Katukurunda Station is 44.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. A stopping train typically covers this distance in around 55 to 75 minutes, depending on the number of intermediate halts.

Which stations are next to Katukurunda on the Coast Line?

Kalutara South is the neighbouring station toward Colombo, and Payagala North is the next station in the direction of Galle and Matara. Both are a very short ride away on any southbound or northbound service.

How many trains stop at Katukurunda per day?

Around 28 train services call at Katukurunda on a typical day. This includes a mix of intercity and stopping services, though not all run on every day of the week, so checking the current timetable before travel is advisable.

Do I need to book a ticket in advance for Katukurunda?

For short local journeys in second or third class, advance booking is not usually necessary and tickets can be purchased at the station. If you plan to travel in a reserved first-class carriage on an intercity express toward Galle or Matara, booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays.

What is near Katukurunda Station worth visiting?

The Kalutara Bodhiya temple complex is a few kilometres north and is one of the district's most visited religious sites. Beaches around Payagala and the river estuary near Kalutara town are also close by. Beruwala and Aluthgama, a short journey south by train, offer a historic Arab trading town and a well-known fish market.

Is the train a good way to travel along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka?

Yes. The Coast Line is a practical and scenic way to travel between Colombo and destinations such as Kalutara, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Matara. Trains are generally more reliable than road travel during peak traffic hours and offer an unhurried view of the coastal countryside.

What facilities are available at Katukurunda Railway Station?

Katukurunda is a smaller station with basic facilities. A stationmaster's office is available for ticketing and timetable queries. Tuk-tuks for local transport are typically found outside the station entrance.

Katukurunda Railway Station

Katukurunda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 44.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

28 trains call at Katukurunda 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 South (towards Colombo) and Payagala North.

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

Katukurunda spoorwegstation dienstregeling

28 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Katukurunda.

Kustlijn · 44.7 km van Colombo Fort · Westelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:40 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
04:02 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
04:45 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:08 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
05:20 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:42 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:48 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:11 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
06:14 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:25 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:37 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
07:42 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
10:51 am	Galle		Dagelijks
11:24 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
12:40 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:18 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
02:18 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
03:26 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
04:48 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:08 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
06:25 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:00 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
07:00 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
07:10 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
07:45 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
08:15 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
08:46 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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