How far is Pinwatte Station from Colombo Fort?

Pinwatte Station is 29.5 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. On a stopping train, the journey typically takes around 45 to 60 minutes depending on the service and the number of halts.

Which stations are next to Pinwatte on the Coast Line?

The station immediately north of Pinwatte (towards Colombo) is Panadura, and the station immediately south is Wadduwa. Both are well-served by Coast Line trains and have onward transport links to the surrounding coastal areas.

How many trains stop at Pinwatte Station per day?

Around 44 train services stop at Pinwatte on a typical day. Frequency is higher during weekday peak hours. It is advisable to check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable for exact departure times and days of operation.

Can I catch a train from Pinwatte directly to Galle?

Stopping services on the Coast Line continue south from Pinwatte through Wadduwa, Kalutara, Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and eventually Galle. However, not all services that stop at Pinwatte go all the way to Galle — check the timetable for through services or plan to change at a larger station.

Is there parking at Pinwatte Station?

Pinwatte is a smaller station and parking facilities are limited. Tuk-tuks and local buses serve the area around the station, making them the more practical option for short-distance onward travel.

What beaches are near Pinwatte Station?

The station is in the Kalutara District, close to the western coastline. Wadduwa beach, one stop south, is popular and easily reachable by tuk-tuk from Pinwatte. The Kalutara and Beruwala beach areas are further south along the same line.

Do long-distance or intercity expresses stop at Pinwatte?

Most intercity expresses on the Coast Line bypass smaller stations like Pinwatte and serve only major junctions. Passengers at Pinwatte are generally best served by ordinary or semi-express stopping trains. For long-distance journeys to Galle or beyond, boarding at Panadura or Colombo Fort gives more express options.

Pinwatte Railway Station

Pinwatte Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 29.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

44 trains call at Pinwatte 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: Panadura (towards Colombo) and Wadduwa.

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

Pinwatte spoorwegstation dienstregeling

44 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Pinwatte.

Kustlijn · 29.5 km van Colombo Fort · Westelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
04:07 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
04:28 am	Chilaw		Dagelijks
05:12 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:31 am	Wadduwa		Dagelijks
05:35 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
05:47 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
05:55 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
06:09 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
06:14 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:39 am	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:41 am	Kalutara South		Dagelijks
06:52 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:42 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag
07:42 am	Maradana		Alleen op zondag
07:47 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
08:04 am	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
08:45 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
09:40 am	Kalutara South		Dagelijks
10:55 am	Kalutara South		Dagelijks
10:57 am	Maradana		Dagelijks
12:12 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
12:43 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
01:08 pm	Kalutara South		Alleen op werkdagen
01:33 pm	Kalutara South		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
02:01 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
02:27 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
02:45 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen
02:45 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
03:02 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:18 pm	Kalutara South		Alleen op werkdagen
05:29 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:40 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen
05:47 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
06:19 pm	Kalutara South		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
06:36 pm	Galle		Alleen op zaterdag
06:36 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zondag
06:43 pm	Aluthgama		Alleen op werkdagen
07:04 pm	Maradana		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:18 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
07:46 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
09:36 pm	Kalutara South		Alleen op zondag
09:36 pm	Payagala South		Alleen op werkdagen
10:31 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks

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