How many trains stop at Payagala South Station per day?

Around 37 trains call at Payagala South on a typical day. These are predominantly stopping services on the Coast Line running between Colombo Fort and destinations in the Southern Province such as Galle and Matara. Faster intercity expresses may bypass the station.

What is the distance from Colombo Fort to Payagala South Station?

Payagala South is 49.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Depending on the service, the journey typically takes between 1.5 and 2 hours on a stopping train.

Which station comes after Payagala South heading towards Galle?

Maggona is the next station south of Payagala South on the Coast Line. Heading in the opposite direction, towards Colombo, the adjacent station is Payagala North.

Is Payagala North and Payagala South the same station?

No, they are two separate stations serving different parts of the Payagala area. Payagala North is closer to Colombo on the Coast Line, while Payagala South is the next stop heading towards Matara. Travellers should check which station is nearer their accommodation before travelling.

How do I check the timetable for Payagala South Station?

The most reliable source is the official Sri Lanka Railways timetable, available at Colombo Fort station or through the Department of Railways website. You can also call Payagala South directly on 034-2233760 for current service information.

What district is Payagala South Station in?

Payagala South Station is in the Kalutara District, part of the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The area sits in the coastal belt south of Colombo, between Panadura and Beruwala.

Can I travel from Payagala South to Hikkaduwa or Galle by train?

Yes, stopping services on the Coast Line connect Payagala South to Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Matara heading south. Journey times vary by service — Galle is roughly 60 to 80 km further south from Payagala South. Check the current timetable to confirm which trains make all stops.

Payagala South Railway Station

Payagala South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 49.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

37 trains call at Payagala South 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 North (towards Colombo) and Maggona.

Station telephone: 034-2233760.

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

Payagala South spoorwegstation dienstregeling

37 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Payagala South.

Kustlijn · 49.3 km van Colombo Fort · Westelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 034-2233760

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:31 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
03:53 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
04:36 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:00 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
05:10 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:32 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
05:40 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:02 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
06:07 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:16 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:25 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
06:47 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
07:25 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag
07:27 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
07:32 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
11:00 am	Galle		Dagelijks
11:14 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
12:48 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:10 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
02:10 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
03:39 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
04:40 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
04:40 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:50 pm	Hikkaduwa		Alleen op zondag
06:06 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:16 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
06:25 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:33 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
07:07 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
07:07 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
07:18 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
07:29 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen
07:53 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
08:25 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
08:56 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagelijks
10:10 pm	eindigt hier · vanaf Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
10:15 pm	Maradana · begint hier		Alleen op werkdagen

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