How far is Kalutara North Railway Station from Colombo?

Kalutara North is 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Express trains cover this distance in roughly 55 to 70 minutes, while stopping services take up to 90 minutes.

How many trains run from Colombo to Kalutara North per day?

Around 50 services call at Kalutara North on a typical day in both directions. Frequency is higher during morning and evening peak hours. Timetables can vary on public holidays.

What is the telephone number for Kalutara North Railway Station?

The station can be contacted on 034-2232272. Staff can help with timetable queries, platform information, and ticket availability.

Which stations are next to Kalutara North on the Coast Line?

Toward Colombo, the adjacent station is a train halt. In the southward direction, the next stop is Kalutara South. The two Kalutara stations are close together, so verify your stop before boarding.

Is it better to take the train or a private transfer from the airport to Kalutara?

Bandaranaike International Airport is not directly on the Coast Line, so a rail journey requires travelling into Colombo Fort first and then changing trains. Travellers with luggage or tight timings often find a private airport transfer more practical. Lakpura arranges direct transfers from the airport to hotels in Kalutara.

Can I buy train tickets at Kalutara North Station?

Yes, the station booking office sells both reserved and unreserved tickets. For first-class seats on intercity expresses, booking in advance is advisable, particularly on weekends and public holidays.

What are the main attractions near Kalutara North Station?

The Gangatilaka Vihara — a hollow Buddhist dagoba beside the Kalu Ganga — is the most visited landmark and is reachable within minutes of the station. Kalutara Beach, the Kalu Ganga river jetty, and the local morning market are also close by.

Which train class should I choose for the Colombo–Kalutara journey?

Second class is comfortable for the roughly one-hour journey and is available on most services. First-class air-conditioned coaches run on select intercity trains and are worth reserving ahead. Third class is the most economical but can be crowded during peak hours.

Kalutara North Railway Station

Kalutara North Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 39.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

50 trains call at Kalutara North 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: Train Halt 01 (towards Colombo) and Kalutara South.

Station telephone: 034-2232272.

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

Kalutara North horário da estação ferroviária

50 comboios param em Kalutara North num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 39.9 km de Colombo Fort · Província Ocidental

Telefone da estação: 034-2232272

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
03:50 am	Colombo Fort		Diariamente
04:11 am	Chilaw		Diariamente
04:55 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:18 am	Maradana		Apenas domingo
05:30 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Apenas dias úteis
05:52 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
05:58 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
06:21 am	Maradana		Diariamente
06:23 am	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
06:35 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
07:02 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas domingo
07:03 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
07:05 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado
07:25 am	Maradana		Apenas domingo
07:30 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
07:47 am	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
07:50 am	Beliaththa		Diariamente
08:28 am	Mount Lavinia		Diariamente
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
10:40 am	Maradana		Diariamente
11:13 am	Kalutara South		Diariamente
12:25 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
12:29 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
01:25 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
01:45 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
01:50 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas sábado e domingo
02:10 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
02:28 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis
02:28 pm	Maradana		Apenas sábado e domingo
03:17 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
05:12 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
05:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas sábado e domingo
05:25 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
05:35 pm	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis
05:35 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
05:59 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas dias úteis
06:03 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas sábado e domingo
06:34 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:49 pm	Maradana		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
06:51 pm	Galle		Apenas sábado
06:51 pm	Galle		Apenas dias úteis e domingo
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Apenas dias úteis
07:35 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
08:04 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
08:21 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas dias úteis
08:32 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Diariamente
09:53 pm	Kalutara South		Apenas domingo
09:53 pm	Payagala South		Apenas dias úteis
10:48 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente

Horário espelhado dos horários publicados pela Sri Lanka Railways, última verificação em 2026-09-21. 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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Kalutara North horário da estação ferroviária

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