How far is Koggala Railway Station from Colombo?

Koggala station lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By intercity express train the journey takes approximately three to three-and-a-half hours. Slower stopping services take longer but offer more flexibility with ticketing.

How many trains stop at Koggala per day?

Around 17 trains call at Koggala on a typical operating day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. The mix includes intercity express services and local stopping trains. It is worth checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before you travel, as some express services may not stop here.

Which stations are next to Koggala on the Coast Line?

Habaraduwa is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Kathaluwa is the next station towards Matara. Both are small halts, making Koggala the main stop for the surrounding area.

How do I get from Koggala Station to Koggala Lake?

Koggala Lake is close to the station and easily reached by tuk-tuk in a few minutes. You can arrange boat hire at the lake's edge for safaris, island visits, or birdwatching trips. Tuk-tuks are typically available outside the station on arrival.

Can I do a day trip to Galle Fort from Koggala by train?

Yes. Frequent trains and buses connect Koggala and Galle, and the journey takes around 15–20 minutes by train. Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is walkable from Galle Railway Station, making a day trip very practical.

Is there whale watching near Koggala?

Whale watching trips depart from the Koggala area and operate primarily from November through April, when blue whales and sperm whales are frequently sighted in the waters off the southern coast. Shared boat tours are available and can be arranged locally or in advance.

What airport is near Koggala?

Koggala Airfield (IATA: KCT) is a small domestic aerodrome located by Koggala Lake, a short distance from the railway station. It offers scenic flights along the southern coastline. For international arrivals, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is the main gateway, with private transfers available to Koggala.

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 129.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

17 trains call at Koggala 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: Habaraduwa (towards Colombo) and Kathaluwa.

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

Koggala spoorwegstation dienstregeling

17 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Koggala.

Kustlijn · 129.1 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
05:38 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
05:54 am	Matara		Alleen op zaterdag
06:57 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
07:27 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
07:46 am	Galle		Dagelijks
09:51 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
10:04 am	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
11:08 am	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
01:16 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
02:48 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
02:49 pm	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
05:15 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
05:29 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
05:56 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
06:50 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:36 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
09:14 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen

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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Koggala Sea Turtle Conservation Projectunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoonunder 1 km
Koggala Lagoon Islandunder 1 km
Koggala Airport (KCT)1 km
Kataluva Purvarama Maha Viharaya1 km
Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex1 km
Koggala Beach1 km
Koggala Hirugal Devalaya2 km
Madol Doova2 km
Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya2 km

Koggala Railway Station

Koggala spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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