How far is Maggona Station from Colombo Fort?

Maggona Station is 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By stopping train this typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, though express services that stop here can be faster.

How many trains stop at Maggona per day?

Around 31 trains call at Maggona on a typical day, running in both directions — northbound to Colombo and southbound toward Aluthgama and Matara. Note that intercity express trains may bypass this station, so check the timetable before travelling.

Which stations are next to Maggona on the Coast Line?

Payagala South is the station immediately north of Maggona (towards Colombo), and Beruwala is the next station to the south. Both are only a few minutes apart by train.

Is there a beach near Maggona Railway Station?

Yes. Maggona Beach is a short walk or tuk-tuk ride from the station. The beach is relatively quiet compared to more touristed stretches further south, and is best visited between November and April when the sea is calm.

What is the best time of year to visit Maggona?

The southwest coast, including Maggona, is at its best from November to April when the southwest monsoon has passed and skies are generally clear. May through October can bring strong winds and rough seas along this coastline.

Can I get from Colombo Airport to Maggona by train?

There is no direct rail link from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to the Coast Line. You would need to travel by road to Colombo Fort Station first, then board a southbound Coast Line train. Many travellers opt for a private road transfer directly from the airport to Maggona, which is more convenient when arriving with luggage.

What can I visit from Maggona as a day trip?

Using the Coast Line, you can make easy day trips to Beruwala (one stop south, known for its historic mosque and fish market), Aluthgama and Bentota (river cruises and water sports), Hikkaduwa (snorkelling and surfing), and Colombo city to the north. Kalutara, with its famous hollow stupa, is also reachable within a short train ride.

Maggona Railway Station

Maggona Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 51.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

31 trains call at Maggona 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: Payagala South (towards Colombo) and Beruwala.

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

Maggona spoorwegstation dienstregeling

31 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Maggona.

Kustlijn · 51.2 km van Colombo Fort · Westelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:26 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
03:49 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
04:31 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
04:56 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
05:05 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:27 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:36 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:03 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:11 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:21 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
07:21 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
07:22 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
07:27 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
11:04 am	Galle		Dagelijks
11:10 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
12:52 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:06 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
02:06 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
03:42 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
04:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:54 pm	Hikkaduwa		Alleen op zondag
06:10 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:20 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
06:37 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:11 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
07:11 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
07:23 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
07:57 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
08:29 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
09:00 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks

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.

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