How far is Dehiwala station from Colombo Fort?

Dehiwala station is 10.0 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. On a stopping train the journey typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes depending on the service and how many intermediate halts it makes.

Which stations are next to Dehiwala on the train line?

Wellawatta is the station immediately towards Colombo, and Mount Lavinia is the next stop heading south. Both are short rides away, making it easy to hop between the three suburbs by rail.

How many trains stop at Dehiwala per day?

On a typical day, around 94 trains call at Dehiwala station. Services are most frequent during morning and evening peak hours, with Coast Line trains running in both directions throughout the day.

Can I walk to Dehiwala Zoo from the train station?

Yes, the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka in Dehiwala is within reasonable walking distance of the station, and it is signposted from Galle Road. A short three-wheeler ride is also an option if you prefer not to walk in the heat.

Is it easy to reach Mount Lavinia Beach by train from Dehiwala?

Mount Lavinia Beach is just one stop south of Dehiwala on the Coast Line, making it very convenient to reach by train. The journey takes only a few minutes and trains run frequently, so no advance booking is needed.

Do intercity express trains stop at Dehiwala?

Most long-distance intercity expresses on the Coast Line are limited-stop services and do not call at Dehiwala. Travellers should board a suburban stopping service at Colombo Fort if Dehiwala is their destination.

Is staying in Dehiwala a good option instead of central Colombo?

Dehiwala can be a quieter and more affordable alternative to central Colombo accommodation. Frequent trains connect it to Fort in around 20 to 30 minutes, and it is also well served by buses along Galle Road.

What is the contact number for Dehiwala Railway Station?

The station can be reached on 011-2713271. For timetable queries or general Sri Lanka Railways information, the official Sri Lanka Railways website also publishes updated schedules.

Dehiwala Railway Station

Dehiwala Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 10.0 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

94 trains call at Dehiwala 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: Wellawatta (towards Colombo) and Mount Lavinia.

Station telephone: 011-2713271.

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

Dehiwala horário da estação ferroviária

94 comboios param em Dehiwala num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 10.0 km de Colombo Fort · Província Ocidental

Telefone da estação: 011-2713271

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
04:47 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
04:55 am	Wadduwa		Diariamente
05:09 am	Chilaw		Diariamente
05:15 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Diariamente
05:26 am	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis
05:52 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:00 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Diariamente
06:06 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
06:11 am	Maradana		Apenas domingo
06:17 am	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:42 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
06:46 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
06:53 am	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:56 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:00 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
07:04 am	Maradana		Diariamente
07:05 am	Beliaththa		Diariamente
07:15 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:26 am	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis
07:27 am	Panadura		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:30 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
07:48 am	Moratuwa		Apenas sábado
07:54 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:03 am	Ratmalana		Apenas dias úteis
08:04 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Apenas dias úteis
08:06 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
08:08 am	Moratuwa		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:15 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:17 am	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:18 am	Maradana		Apenas domingo
08:22 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
08:25 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado
08:29 am	Moratuwa		Apenas dias úteis
08:31 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
08:41 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado
08:43 am	Mount Lavinia		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
09:02 am	Maradana		Diariamente
09:02 am	Mount Lavinia		Apenas domingo
09:05 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
09:16 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
09:34 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
09:41 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
09:45 am	Maradana		Diariamente
09:50 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
10:04 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
10:15 am	Maradana		Diariamente
11:35 am	Aluthgama		Diariamente
11:37 am	Maradana		Diariamente
12:32 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
12:57 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas sábado e domingo
01:45 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
01:55 pm	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis
02:26 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
02:37 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
02:38 pm	Panadura		Diariamente
03:03 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
03:16 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
03:21 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
03:31 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
03:39 pm	Mount Lavinia		Apenas dias úteis
03:43 pm	Maradana		Apenas domingo
03:47 pm	Panadura		Diariamente
04:15 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
04:15 pm	Moratuwa		Apenas dias úteis
04:24 pm	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis
04:42 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
04:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
04:50 pm	Panadura		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
04:59 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
05:12 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas dias úteis
05:12 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:28 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
05:37 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:38 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
05:58 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas dias úteis
05:58 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
06:05 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado e domingo
06:09 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:12 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
06:31 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
06:42 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
06:55 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Diariamente
06:59 pm	termina aqui · de Beliaththa		Apenas sábado e domingo
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
07:37 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
07:39 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:10 pm	Panadura		Apenas sábado
08:28 pm	Mount Lavinia		Diariamente
09:00 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas domingo
09:00 pm	Payagala South		Apenas dias úteis
09:27 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado
09:55 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
10:04 pm	Colombo Fort
11:00 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis

Horário espelhado dos horários publicados pela Sri Lanka Railways, última verificação em 2026-09-14. Os horários podem ser alterados sem aviso prévio — confirme com a companhia ferroviária antes de viajar. Veja toda a rede na lista de estações ferroviárias do Sri Lanka.

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