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 järnvägsstations tidtabell

50 tåg stannar vid Kalutara North en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 39.9 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 034-2232272

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:50 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
04:11 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:55 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:18 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
05:30 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Vardagar endast
05:52 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:58 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:21 am	Maradana		Dagligen
06:23 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:35 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
07:02 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Söndag endast
07:03 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
07:05 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:25 am	Colombo Fort		Lördag endast
07:25 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
07:30 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
07:47 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:50 am	Beliaththa		Dagligen
08:28 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
09:57 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
10:40 am	Maradana		Dagligen
11:13 am	Kalutara South		Dagligen
12:25 pm	Maradana		Dagligen
12:29 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
01:25 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
01:45 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
01:50 pm	Kalutara South		Lördag och söndag endast
02:10 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
02:28 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
02:28 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:17 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
05:12 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
05:13 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
05:25 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:35 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:35 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
05:59 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
06:03 pm	Aluthgama		Lördag och söndag endast
06:34 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:49 pm	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:51 pm	Galle		Lördag endast
06:51 pm	Galle		Vardagar och söndag endast
07:00 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
07:35 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:04 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:21 pm	Kalutara South		Vardagar endast
08:32 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligen
09:53 pm	Kalutara South		Söndag endast
09:53 pm	Payagala South		Vardagar endast
10:48 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen

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Kalutara North järnvägsstations tidtabell

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