How far is Bambalapitiya Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Bambalapitiya Station is 5.1 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train it is just two stops, taking around 10 minutes depending on the service.

What are the neighbouring stations to Bambalapitiya?

Heading north towards Colombo, the next station is Kollupitiya. Heading south, the next station is Wellawatta. Both are short, inexpensive hops away.

Can I take a train from Bambalapitiya to Galle?

Yes. Multiple Coast Line services run daily from Bambalapitiya southward through to Galle and onwards to Matara. The journey to Galle typically takes around two hours. Booking a second-class seat in advance is advisable for weekend travel.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Bambalapitiya?

There is no direct train link between Bandaranaike International Airport and Bambalapitiya. The most convenient options are a pre-arranged private airport transfer or an airport taxi into Colombo, from where you can connect to the Coast Line at Colombo Fort.

What time does the first train leave Bambalapitiya in the morning?

Early morning services begin departing from Bambalapitiya before 6 a.m. on most days, though exact times vary by direction and service type. Checking the Sri Lanka Railways official website or calling the station on 011-2584503 will give you the current timetable.

Is the train journey along the Coast Line scenic?

The Coast Line is widely considered one of the most scenic rail routes in South Asia. The stretch south of Aluthgama runs very close to the Indian Ocean, offering open-sea views from the carriage windows — particularly striking on clear days.

Are there hotels near Bambalapitiya Railway Station?

Yes. Bambalapitiya has a range of accommodation options, from guesthouses to apartment-style hotels, concentrated along and near Galle Road. The neighbourhood is walkable and well connected by tuk-tuk and bus.

Bambalapitiya Railway Station

Bambalapitiya Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Colombo District, Western Province. It lies 5.1 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

105 trains call at Bambalapitiya 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: Kollupitiya (towards Colombo) and Wellawatta.

Station telephone: 011-2584503.

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

Bambalapitiya järnvägsstations tidtabell

105 tåg stannar vid Bambalapitiya en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 5.1 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 011-2584503

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
04:46 am	Wadduwa		Dagligen
04:57 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:20 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
05:25 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Dagligen
05:57 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
06:02 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:08 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:11 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligen
06:20 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
06:27 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Vardagar endast
06:44 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:53 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
06:57 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:07 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
07:10 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:14 am	Maradana		Dagligen
07:15 am	Moratuwa		Vardagar endast
07:18 am	Panadura		Vardagar endast
07:18 am	Panadura		Lördag och söndag endast
07:23 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:24 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
07:38 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:39 am	Moratuwa		Lördag endast
07:47 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Vardagar och lördag endast
07:49 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Söndag endast
07:51 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:52 am	Ratmalana		Vardagar endast
07:55 am	Panadura	Muthu Kumari	Vardagar endast
07:56 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Vardagar endast
07:59 am	Moratuwa		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:04 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:08 am	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:16 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
08:20 am	Moratuwa		Vardagar endast
08:22 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
08:25 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:26 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
08:30 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:32 am	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:33 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
08:41 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
08:47 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
08:50 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
08:51 am	Mount Lavinia		Söndag endast
08:56 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
09:12 am	Maradana		Dagligen
09:26 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
09:45 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
09:51 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
09:52 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
09:56 am	Maradana		Dagligen
10:00 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
10:26 am	Maradana		Dagligen
11:26 am	Aluthgama		Dagligen
11:47 am	Maradana		Dagligen
12:23 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
12:48 pm	Kalutara South		Lördag och söndag endast
01:46 pm	Panadura		Vardagar endast
01:55 pm	Maradana		Dagligen
02:17 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
02:28 pm	Panadura		Dagligen
02:46 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
03:12 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:24 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
03:28 pm	Mount Lavinia		Vardagar endast
03:30 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:36 pm	Panadura		Dagligen
03:40 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
04:06 pm	Moratuwa		Vardagar endast
04:15 pm	Panadura		Vardagar endast
04:25 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:29 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
04:33 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
04:43 pm	Panadura		Vardagar och lördag endast
04:55 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:03 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
05:03 pm	Aluthgama		Lördag och söndag endast
05:06 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:23 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
05:28 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:37 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:38 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Lördag och söndag endast
05:43 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Vardagar endast
05:48 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
05:49 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
06:04 pm	Galle		Lördag endast
06:04 pm	Galle		Vardagar och söndag endast
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
06:18 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:21 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:24 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:33 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
06:40 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
06:44 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligen
06:49 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
07:28 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
07:48 pm	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
08:01 pm	Panadura		Lördag endast
08:18 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
08:51 pm	Kalutara South		Söndag endast
08:51 pm	Payagala South		Vardagar endast
09:34 pm	Maradana		Lördag endast
09:46 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
10:17 pm	Colombo Fort
11:07 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast

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