How far is Rathgama Station from Colombo Fort?

Rathgama Station is 102.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The journey time depends on the type of service — slow trains with many intermediate stops take longer than limited-stop intercity trains.

Which trains stop at Rathgama Railway Station?

Around 14 trains call at Rathgama on a typical day in both directions. Not all express services stop here, so check the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travelling to confirm which specific services serve this station.

What station comes before Rathgama heading towards Colombo?

Dodanduwa is the station immediately north of Rathgama on the Coast Line, between Rathgama and Hikkaduwa. Heading south, the next station after Rathgama is Boossa, which precedes Galle.

Is Rathgama Lake close to the railway station?

Yes, the Rathgama Lagoon is in the vicinity of the station and town. It is accessible by road from the station, typically by tuk-tuk. The lagoon is popular for kayaking and birdwatching among visitors to the area.

How do I get from Rathgama Station to Galle Fort?

Board any southbound Coast Line train at Rathgama and alight at Galle Station, which is the stop closest to the Galle Fort. The rail distance is short, and slow trains cover it in under 20 minutes.

Can I buy a train ticket at Rathgama Station?

Rathgama is a staffed station with a ticket counter. You can purchase unreserved tickets on the day of travel, though reserved seats for longer or busier services should ideally be booked in advance at a larger station or online.

Is Rathgama a good alternative to staying in Hikkaduwa or Galle?

For travellers seeking a quieter coastal base with good rail connections, Rathgama offers a calmer atmosphere than Hikkaduwa or central Galle. The station gives easy access to both towns, and the lagoon nearby adds a nature-based option not found in busier resort areas.

Rathgama Railway Station

Rathgama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 102.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Rathgama 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: Dodanduwa (towards Colombo) and Boossa.

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

Rathgama spoorwegstation dienstregeling

14 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Rathgama.

Kustlijn · 102.6 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:36 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Alleen op werkdagen
04:29 am	Ambalangoda		Dagelijks
04:34 am	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
05:19 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
05:19 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Alleen op zondag
05:34 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagelijks
06:12 am	Galle		Dagelijks
07:43 am	Galle		Dagelijks
09:17 am	Colombo Fort		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
02:14 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
02:46 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
05:22 pm	Aluthgama		Dagelijks
07:50 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Alleen op werkdagen
09:02 pm	Galle		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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Rathgama spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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