How far is Mirissa Railway Station from the beach?

The station is roughly a 10–15 minute walk from the main Mirissa beach, depending on where along the shore you are heading. Three-wheelers wait outside the station and offer a faster option, especially with luggage.

Which trains stop at Mirissa station?

Slow and semi-express services on the Colombo Fort–Matara Coast Line stop at Mirissa. Most inter-city expresses bypass the station, so travellers on those trains typically alight at Weligama or Matara instead. Around 15 trains call at Mirissa on a typical day.

Is it safe to travel by train to Mirissa at night?

Night train services to Mirissa are limited, and the station is a small unstaffed halt after dark. Arriving by road transfer in the evening is generally more practical and predictable than relying on a late train.

Can I book train tickets from Colombo to Mirissa online?

Sri Lanka Railways offers online reservations for certain reserved-class seats through its official portal. Third-class and unreserved second-class tickets must be purchased at the station on the day of travel. Seats fill quickly on weekends, so reserving in advance is advisable.

What is the closest station to Mirissa if I miss my stop?

Kamburugamuwa is the next station towards Matara and Polwathumodara is the next station towards Colombo. Both are only a few minutes away by train, and three-wheelers are available at either station to reach Mirissa.

What is the best season to visit Mirissa?

The main tourist season runs from November to April, when the southwest coast enjoys dry, sunny weather and calm seas. This period also coincides with the blue-whale watching season. May to October brings the southwest monsoon, which can make sea conditions rougher, though the town remains open and quieter.

Is there a luggage storage facility at Mirissa station?

Mirissa is a small halt station without dedicated left-luggage or storage facilities. Travellers with large bags should plan to go directly to their accommodation on arrival rather than leaving luggage at the station.

Mirissa Railway Station

Mirissa Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matara District, Southern Province. It lies 147.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Mirissa 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: Polwathumodara (towards Colombo) and Kamburugamuwa.

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

Mirissa horário da estação ferroviária

15 comboios param em Mirissa num dia típico.

Linha Costeira · 147.6 km de Colombo Fort · Província do Sul

Partida	Sentido	Comboio	Circula
06:26 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
06:28 am	Matara		Apenas sábado
06:45 am	Matara		Apenas dias úteis
07:16 am	Galle		Diariamente
08:04 am	Matara		Apenas dias úteis
10:31 am	Beliaththa		Diariamente
10:41 am	Galle		Apenas dias úteis
02:19 pm	Maradana		Diariamente
03:17 pm	Matara		Apenas dias úteis
05:08 pm	Galle		Apenas dias úteis
05:42 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Diariamente
05:55 pm	Beliaththa		Diariamente
06:22 pm	Galle		Apenas dias úteis e sábado
08:09 pm	Galle		Diariamente
09:41 pm	Beliaththa		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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