How far is Kalutara South Station from Colombo Fort?

Kalutara South is 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. By train, the journey typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the service type — express trains are faster but not all of them stop here.

Which stations are next to Kalutara South on the Coast Line?

Kalutara North is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, while Katukurunda lies immediately south toward Galle and Matara. Together, Kalutara North and Kalutara South serve the broader Kalutara town area.

How many trains a day stop at Kalutara South?

Around 77 trains call at Kalutara South on a typical day, covering a mix of commuter stopping services and longer-distance trains. Not every southbound express pauses here, so check the timetable before you travel.

What is the phone number for Kalutara South Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 034-2222271. Staff can advise on service timings and any disruptions to the timetable.

Is Kalutara South or Kalutara North the better station to use?

It depends on your destination within Kalutara. Kalutara North is generally closer to the town centre and the Gangatilaka Vihara area near the river mouth, while Kalutara South is more convenient for properties along the southern stretch of the beachfront. Check your accommodation's location before deciding which station to alight at.

Can I travel to Galle from Kalutara South by train?

Yes. Southbound services on the Coast Line pass through Kalutara South and continue to Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle. Travel time to Galle from Kalutara South varies by service but is roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Confirm the timetable at the station or through Sri Lanka Railways.

What is there to do near Kalutara South Station?

The hollow Gangatilaka Vihara stupa and its river-mouth viewpoint are within easy reach, as is the town's long beach. Richmond Castle, an early 20th-century mansion blending European and South Asian architecture, is a few kilometres inland and worth visiting for history enthusiasts.

Is Kalutara a good base for exploring the Southern Coast?

Kalutara works well as a first overnight stop on a coastal itinerary, roughly an hour from Colombo by train. From here, travellers can continue by rail or road to Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, and beyond. The town's beach, river scenery, and range of accommodation options make it a practical and pleasant staging point.

Kalutara South Railway Station

Kalutara South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 41.9 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

77 trains call at Kalutara South 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: Kalutara North (towards Colombo) and Katukurunda.

Station telephone: 034-2222271.

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

Kalutara South järnvägsstations tidtabell

77 tåg stannar vid Kalutara South en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 41.9 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 034-2222271

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:45 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
04:07 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:50 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:13 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
05:25 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Vardagar endast
05:47 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:53 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:16 am	Maradana		Dagligen
06:18 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:30 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:35 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
06:53 am	Beliaththa		Lördag och söndag endast
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Vardagar och lördag endast
06:57 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Söndag endast
07:00 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
07:07 am	slutar här · från Maradana		Dagligen
07:11 am	Maradana	Sagarika	Vardagar endast
07:20 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Lördag endast
07:20 am	Maradana · börjar här		Söndag endast
07:25 am	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
07:32 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
07:42 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:55 am	Beliaththa		Dagligen
08:21 am	Maradana	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligen
08:23 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
08:45 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	Dagligen
09:34 am	Matara		Dagligen
10:01 am	slutar här · från Maradana		Dagligen
10:35 am	Maradana · börjar här		Dagligen
10:46 am	Galle		Dagligen
11:17 am	slutar här · från Maradana		Dagligen
11:28 am	Beliaththa		Dagligen
11:31 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
11:42 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
12:20 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Dagligen
12:35 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
01:29 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar endast
01:40 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar endast
01:54 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
02:05 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Lördag och söndag endast
02:23 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
02:23 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
03:08 pm	Maradana		Söndag endast
03:22 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
03:30 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	Dagligen
04:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
04:33 pm	Matara	Ruhunu Kumari	Dagligen
05:08 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
05:11 pm	Maradana		Dagligen
05:15 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:18 pm	Beliaththa		Söndag endast
05:18 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Lördag och söndag endast
05:20 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
05:30 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
05:39 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:40 pm	Hikkaduwa		Söndag endast
05:43 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	Vardagar endast
05:45 pm	Colombo Fort · börjar här		Vardagar endast
05:57 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:04 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
06:08 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:10 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar endast
06:21 pm	Aluthgama		Lördag och söndag endast
06:21 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Vardagar endast
06:30 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar endast
06:37 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:45 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:56 pm	Galle		Lördag endast
06:56 pm	Galle		Vardagar och söndag endast
07:05 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
07:18 pm	Beliaththa		Vardagar endast
07:40 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:09 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:25 pm	slutar här · från Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
08:40 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligen
09:57 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Söndag endast
10:23 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast

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