How many trains stop at Payagala South Station per day?

Around 37 trains call at Payagala South on a typical day. These are predominantly stopping services on the Coast Line running between Colombo Fort and destinations in the Southern Province such as Galle and Matara. Faster intercity expresses may bypass the station.

What is the distance from Colombo Fort to Payagala South Station?

Payagala South is 49.3 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. Depending on the service, the journey typically takes between 1.5 and 2 hours on a stopping train.

Which station comes after Payagala South heading towards Galle?

Maggona is the next station south of Payagala South on the Coast Line. Heading in the opposite direction, towards Colombo, the adjacent station is Payagala North.

Is Payagala North and Payagala South the same station?

No, they are two separate stations serving different parts of the Payagala area. Payagala North is closer to Colombo on the Coast Line, while Payagala South is the next stop heading towards Matara. Travellers should check which station is nearer their accommodation before travelling.

How do I check the timetable for Payagala South Station?

The most reliable source is the official Sri Lanka Railways timetable, available at Colombo Fort station or through the Department of Railways website. You can also call Payagala South directly on 034-2233760 for current service information.

What district is Payagala South Station in?

Payagala South Station is in the Kalutara District, part of the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The area sits in the coastal belt south of Colombo, between Panadura and Beruwala.

Can I travel from Payagala South to Hikkaduwa or Galle by train?

Yes, stopping services on the Coast Line connect Payagala South to Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Matara heading south. Journey times vary by service — Galle is roughly 60 to 80 km further south from Payagala South. Check the current timetable to confirm which trains make all stops.

Payagala South Railway Station

Payagala South Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kalutara District, Western Province. It lies 49.3 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

37 trains call at Payagala 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: Payagala North (towards Colombo) and Maggona.

Station telephone: 034-2233760.

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

Payagala South järnvägsstations tidtabell

37 tåg stannar vid Payagala South en typisk dag.

Kustlinjen · 49.3 km från Colombo Fort · Västra provinsen

Stationens telefon: 034-2233760

Avgår	Mot	Tåg	Trafikerar
03:31 am	Colombo Fort		Dagligen
03:53 am	Chilaw		Dagligen
04:36 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
05:00 am	Maradana		Söndag endast
05:10 am	Maradana	Night Mail	Vardagar endast
05:32 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
05:40 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:02 am	Maradana		Dagligen
06:07 am	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
06:16 am	Maradana		Vardagar och lördag endast
06:25 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
06:47 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	Söndag endast
07:25 am	Maradana		Lördag endast
07:27 am	Maradana		Vardagar endast
07:32 am	Mount Lavinia		Dagligen
11:00 am	Galle		Dagligen
11:14 am	Colombo Fort		Vardagar och lördag endast
12:48 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
02:10 pm	Maradana		Lördag och söndag endast
02:10 pm	Maradana		Vardagar endast
03:39 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
04:40 pm	Colombo Fort		Vardagar endast
04:40 pm	Colombo Fort		Lördag och söndag endast
05:50 pm	Hikkaduwa		Söndag endast
06:06 pm	Hikkaduwa
06:16 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
06:25 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	Lördag och söndag endast
06:33 pm	Aluthgama		Lördag och söndag endast
07:07 pm	Galle		Lördag endast
07:07 pm	Galle		Vardagar och söndag endast
07:18 pm	Aluthgama		Vardagar endast
07:29 pm	Beliaththa		Vardagar endast
07:53 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:25 pm	Aluthgama		Dagligen
08:56 pm	Galle	Night Mail	Dagligen
10:10 pm	slutar här · från Maradana		Vardagar endast
10:15 pm	Maradana · börjar här		Vardagar endast

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