How far is Weligama Railway Station from Colombo?

Weligama Railway Station is 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express services typically cover the route in around three hours, while stopping trains take longer depending on the number of halts.

How many trains a day stop at Weligama?

Around 26 train services call at Weligama on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo and Matara. Schedules vary by day of the week, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

What stations are near Weligama on the Coast Line?

The station immediately to the north (towards Colombo) is Kumbalgama, and the station to the south (towards Matara) is Polwathumodara. The nearest major stations are Galle to the north and Matara to the south.

Is the train from Colombo to Weligama scenic?

Yes, the Coast Line is one of the most scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka. The track runs close to the Indian Ocean for much of the journey, with particularly striking coastal views between Bentota, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Sitting on the left-hand side heading south gives the best sea views.

How do I get from Weligama station to the beach?

Three-wheelers are available directly outside the station and reach the beach in around five minutes. The beach is also walkable from the station in roughly 10 to 15 minutes through the town centre.

Can I do a day trip to Galle from Weligama by train?

Galle is approximately 20 minutes from Weligama by train, making it an easy day trip. Multiple services run throughout the day in both directions, so you can travel to Galle in the morning and return to Weligama in the afternoon or evening.

What is the station telephone number for Weligama?

The station telephone number is 041-2250271. Staff can assist with timetable queries, current platform information, and general travel questions.

Weligama Railway Station

Weligama Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 142.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

26 trains call at Weligama 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: Kumbalgama (towards Colombo) and Polwathumodara.

Station telephone: 041-2250271.

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

Weligama spoorwegstation dienstregeling

26 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Weligama.

Kustlijn · 142.8 km van Colombo Fort · Zuidelijke Provincie

Stationstelefoonnummer: 041-2250271

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
05:06 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Alleen op werkdagen
06:20 am	Matara		Alleen op zaterdag
06:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagelijks
06:35 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
06:36 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
07:25 am	Galle		Dagelijks
07:56 am	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
08:34 am	Beliaththa		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
09:36 am	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
10:23 am	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
10:49 am	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
11:46 am	Matara		Dagelijks
01:32 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
01:56 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagelijks
02:28 pm	Maradana		Dagelijks
03:09 pm	Matara		Alleen op werkdagen
04:14 pm	Maradana		Alleen op zaterdag en zondag
05:34 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagelijks
05:35 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen
05:48 pm	Beliaththa		Dagelijks
06:08 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagelijks
06:30 pm	Galle		Alleen op werkdagen en zaterdag
07:07 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op zondag
07:26 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Alleen op werkdagen
08:16 pm	Galle		Dagelijks
09:33 pm	Beliaththa		Alleen op werkdagen

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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Weligama Railway Station

Weligama spoorwegstation dienstregeling

Nearby places

Related reading

Boek deze ervaring met Lakpura

Whale Watching from Weligama City

Southern Coast Highlights from Weligama City

Yala National Park Safari from Weligama City