Where is Polwathumodara Railway Station located?

Polwathumodara Railway Station is in the Matara District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the Coast Line approximately 146.2 km from Colombo Fort, between Weligama and Mirissa stations.

How many trains stop at Polwathumodara Station per day?

Around 15 train services typically stop at Polwathumodara on an average day, travelling in both directions along the Coast Line. The exact number can vary by season, so it is worth checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before your journey.

Is Polwathumodara Station close to Mirissa beach?

Yes, Mirissa is the next station south of Polwathumodara along the Coast Line. A tuk-tuk from Polwathumodara Station to Mirissa beach typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic and your exact destination.

Do express trains stop at Polwathumodara?

Not all intercity express trains on the Coast Line halt at Polwathumodara, as it is a minor station. Slower regional and stopping services are the most reliable choice for passengers boarding here. If you need an express, consider alighting at Weligama or Mirissa instead.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Polwathumodara take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Polwathumodara takes roughly three to four hours by train, depending on the service type. Intercity expresses that stop at Polwathumodara will be faster than slower regional trains that pause at every halt along the way.

What is Polwathumodara Station like — does it have facilities for tourists?

It is a small, basic station with a ticketing window and platform shelter. There are no restaurants, luggage storage facilities, or tourist information services on-site. Tuk-tuks are generally available outside the station for local transport, though numbers may be limited during quiet hours.

What is the best way to travel from Colombo to the Weligama–Mirissa area?

Taking the Coast Line train from Colombo Fort is a popular and scenic option, with the journey taking approximately three to four hours. Alternatively, the Southern Expressway reduces driving time to around two hours from Colombo to the Matara interchange, after which local roads connect to the coastal towns.

Polwathumodara Railway Station

Polwathumodara Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 146.2 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Polwathumodara 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: Weligama (towards Colombo) and Mirissa.

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

Polwathumodara spoorwegstation dienstregeling

15 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Polwathumodara.

Kustlijn · 146.2 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
06:25 am	Matara		Alleen op zaterdag
06:30 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
06:41 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
07:20 am	Galle		Dagelijks
08:01 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
10:28 am	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
10:44 am	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
02:23 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
03:14 pm	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
05:11 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
05:39 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
05:52 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
06:25 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
08:12 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
09:38 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen

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