How far is Galle Railway Station from Colombo?

Galle Railway Station is 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Intercity express services typically cover the journey in around two to two-and-a-half hours, while stopping trains take closer to three hours.

How many trains a day stop at Galle?

Approximately 50 trains call at Galle Railway Station on a typical day. These include intercity expresses, semi-express services, and slower stopping trains connecting coastal towns between Colombo and Matara.

What station comes after Galle on the way to Matara?

The next station south of Galle on the Coast Line is Katugoda. Heading back towards Colombo, the preceding station is Richmond Hill.

Can I walk from Galle Railway Station to Galle Fort?

Yes, the Fort is roughly 1.5 km from the station and can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes. A tuk-tuk is quicker — five to ten minutes — and the most practical choice if you are carrying luggage.

Do I need to book a seat on the train to Galle?

Unreserved seats are available on all services, but reserved seats are strongly recommended during weekends, public holidays, and school vacation periods when trains fill quickly. Reservations can be made at Colombo Fort station or through a registered travel operator.

What is the phone number for Galle Railway Station?

The station can be reached by telephone on 091-2234945. Staff can assist with schedule and platform enquiries during station operating hours.

Is the Colombo to Galle train journey scenic?

The Coast Line from Colombo to Galle is widely considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in Asia. The track runs close to the ocean for long stretches, passing beaches, fishing villages, and coconut groves. Sitting on the sea-facing side of the train gives the best views.

Galle Railway Station

Galle Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 113.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Galle 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: Richmond Hill (towards Colombo) and Katugoda.

Station telephone: 091-2234945.

terminus being extended.

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

Galle horário da estação ferroviária

50 comboios param em Galle num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 113.9 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Sul

Telefone da estação: 091-2234945

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
03:15 am	Maradana · começa aqui	Night Mail	Apenas dias úteis
04:10 am	Ambalangoda · começa aqui		Diariamente
04:15 am	Aluthgama · começa aqui		Diariamente
04:35 am	Maradana · começa aqui		Diariamente
04:50 am	Maradana · começa aqui		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:00 am	Maradana · começa aqui	Samudra Devi	Apenas domingo
05:00 am	Maradana · começa aqui	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:15 am	Matara · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis
05:15 am	Mount Lavinia · começa aqui		Diariamente
05:30 am	Matara · começa aqui		Apenas sábado
05:53 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Apenas dias úteis
06:00 am	Maradana · começa aqui		Apenas sábado
06:30 am	termina aqui · de Ambalangoda		Diariamente
07:00 am	Matara · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis
07:03 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Diariamente
07:27 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
08:01 am	termina aqui · de Aluthgama		Diariamente
08:08 am	Beliaththa		Apenas sábado e domingo
08:11 am	termina aqui · de Beliaththa		Diariamente
08:50 am	Colombo Fort · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
09:35 am	Beliaththa		Diariamente
10:25 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
11:15 am	Matara		Diariamente
11:43 am	termina aqui · de Matara		Apenas dias úteis
01:00 pm	Beliaththa		Diariamente
01:15 pm	Ginthota · começa aqui
01:50 pm	termina aqui · de Ginthota
01:50 pm	Maradana · começa aqui		Apenas domingo
01:55 pm	Aluthgama · começa aqui		Diariamente
02:10 pm	Matara · começa aqui		Apenas dias úteis
02:45 pm	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
03:10 pm	termina aqui · de Mount Lavinia		Diariamente
03:35 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
04:45 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
04:55 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:05 pm	Aluthgama · começa aqui		Diariamente
05:05 pm	Beliaththa		Diariamente
05:40 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Diariamente
06:18 pm	termina aqui · de Matara		Apenas dias úteis
06:40 pm	Beliaththa		Apenas domingo
06:55 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Apenas dias úteis
07:21 pm	termina aqui · de Matara		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
07:37 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas sábado e domingo
08:09 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis
08:27 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e domingo
08:35 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana		Apenas sábado
08:50 pm	Beliaththa		Apenas dias úteis
09:09 pm	termina aqui · de Beliaththa		Diariamente
09:23 pm	termina aqui · de Aluthgama		Diariamente
10:58 pm	termina aqui · de Maradana	Night Mail	Diariamente

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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