Where is Kandegoda Railway Station?

Kandegoda Railway Station is on the Coast Line in the Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It lies 81.5 km from Colombo Fort by rail, between the stations of Andadola (towards Colombo) and Ambalangoda (towards Galle).

How many trains stop at Kandegoda per day?

Around 16 trains typically call at Kandegoda on a normal operating day. The mix includes intercity expresses and slower stopping services. Not every train on the Coast Line halts here, so checking the current timetable before travel is advisable.

How long does the train from Colombo to Kandegoda take?

Journey time from Colombo Fort to Kandegoda is roughly one and a half to two and a half hours depending on the service type. Intercity expresses make fewer stops and are faster; local stopping trains take longer but call at every station en route.

What town is nearest to Kandegoda Station?

Ambalangoda is the closest notable town, one station south of Kandegoda. It is well known for traditional devil-dance mask carving and handloom weaving, and has accommodation, restaurants and access to the coast.

Is there anything worth visiting near Kandegoda?

The Ambalangoda mask workshops and museum are a short distance away and make for a rewarding cultural stop. The Madu Ganga wetlands — a Ramsar-listed estuary with mangrove boat tours — are also accessible from this area. Galle's Dutch Fort is a straightforward onward journey by train.

Do I need to book a train ticket in advance for the Coast Line?

Reserved seating in first and second class on express services can be booked in advance at main stations or through Sri Lanka Railways. Third-class travel is unreserved. At small halts like Kandegoda, tickets are typically purchased at the origin station or paid to the guard on board.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic between Colombo and Galle?

Yes, the Coast Line is considered one of the most scenic rail routes in South Asia. The track passes close to the shoreline in several places, offering views of lagoons, beaches and coconut palms. The section around Kandegoda sits in a quieter coastal stretch that is less built-up than the areas closer to Colombo.

Kandegoda Railway Station

Kandegoda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 81.5 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

16 trains call at Kandegoda 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: Andadola (towards Colombo) and Ambalangoda.

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

Kandegoda horário da estação ferroviária

16 comboios param em Kandegoda num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 81.5 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Sul

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
04:13 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Apenas dias úteis
05:11 am	Maradana		Diariamente
05:13 am	Aluthgama		Diariamente
05:58 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis e sábado
05:58 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Apenas domingo
06:32 am	Mount Lavinia		Diariamente
06:46 am	Galle		Diariamente
10:01 am	Colombo Fort		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
01:56 pm	Galle		Diariamente
02:52 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
06:00 pm	Aluthgama		Diariamente
07:16 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Apenas dias úteis
07:55 pm	Galle		Apenas dias úteis e domingo
08:03 pm	Galle		Apenas sábado
08:25 pm	Galle		Diariamente
10:05 pm	Galle	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.

Nearby places

10 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Estação Ferroviária de Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Dutch Stables Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Beachunder 1 km
Lanka Masks, Ambalangodaunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Cityunder 1 km
Ambalangoda Mask Factory and Museumunder 1 km
Telwatte Railway Stationunder 1 km
Dodanduwa2 km
Benthara Galpatha Viharaya2 km
Satha Paha Island3 km

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Kandegoda horário da estação ferroviária

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