How far is Ginthota Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Ginthota Station is 108.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Depending on the service, the journey takes roughly two to three hours, with slower stopping trains taking longer than intercity expresses.

Which trains stop at Ginthota Station?

Around 21 trains call at Ginthota on a typical day in both the northbound (toward Colombo) and southbound (toward Matara) directions. Not all intercity express services stop there, so it is worth checking the timetable in advance at railway.gov.lk or by calling the station directly on 091-2234272.

What are the neighbouring stations to Ginthota on the Coast Line?

Boossa is the next station toward Colombo, and Piyadigama is the next station continuing south toward Matara. Both are within a short distance of Ginthota along the same line.

Is Ginthota Station useful for visiting Galle Fort?

Yes, Galle Fort is approximately 4–6 km from Ginthota Station by road. Tuk-tuks are available outside the station and can reach the fort in under 15 minutes under normal traffic. It is a practical rail option for travellers staying near the Ginthota area.

Is the Coast Line train journey scenic near Ginthota?

The Coast Line is considered one of Sri Lanka's most scenic rail routes, particularly the stretch south of Kalutara where the track runs close to the ocean. By the time the line passes through Galle District, passengers see a mix of estuary landscapes, paddy land, and fishing communities. Sitting on the ocean-facing side of the carriage gives the best views heading southward.

What is there to do near Ginthota Railway Station?

Ginthota has a beach and a suspension bridge over the Gin River estuary that are worth a short stop. Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a short tuk-tuk ride away, and the beach area of Unawatuna is also accessible by road from Ginthota.

Does the train from Ginthota go to Ella?

There is no direct train from Ginthota to Ella. To reach Ella by rail, travellers typically take a Coast Line service to Colombo Fort, then transfer to the Hill Country or Udarata Menike service toward Badulla. Alternatively, travelling to Matara and continuing by road is another common route.

Ginthota Railway Station

Ginthota Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 108.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

21 trains call at Ginthota 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: Boossa (towards Colombo) and Piyadigama.

Station telephone: 091-2234272.

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

Ginthota järnvägsstations tidtabell

21 tåg stannar vid Ginthota en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 108.3 km från Colombo Fort · Södra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 091-2234272

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:27 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Vardagar endast
04:21 am	Ambalangoda		Dagligen
04:26 am	Aluthgama		Dagligen
04:56 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
05:11 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Söndag endast
05:11 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Vardagar och lördag endast
05:26 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
06:07 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
06:20 am	Galle		Dagligen
07:51 am	Galle		Dagligen
09:03 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
01:25 pm	slutar här · från Galle
01:40 pm	Galle · börjar här
02:06 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
02:58 pm	Galle		Dagligen
04:44 pm	Beliaththa		Dagligen
05:15 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
07:31 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Lördag och söndag endast
07:58 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Vardagar endast
09:11 pm	Galle		Dagligen
10:51 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligen

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