How far is Kumarakanda Railway Station from Colombo?

Kumarakanda is 99.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Coast Line. The rail journey typically takes around two to three hours depending on the service — express trains are faster, while stopping services take longer but pass more intermediate halts.

Which stations are next to Kumarakanda on the Coast Line?

Thiranagama is the neighbouring station towards Colombo, and Dodanduwa is the next station in the direction of Matara. Both are minor coastal halts close to beach and lagoon areas in the Galle District.

How many trains stop at Kumarakanda per day?

Around 14 trains call at Kumarakanda on a typical day, running in both directions between Colombo Fort and Matara. The exact schedule varies by day, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travel is advisable.

Is Kumarakanda a good base for visiting Galle Fort?

Yes, Galle Fort is within easy reach by train — under 20 minutes from Kumarakanda. The station provides convenient access without the higher accommodation costs often found closer to Galle town centre.

Can I buy train tickets at Kumarakanda Station?

Kumarakanda is a small halt and may not have full ticketing facilities. It is safer to purchase tickets at a staffed station such as Hikkaduwa, Galle, or Colombo Fort before boarding.

What is the Coast Line railway in Sri Lanka?

The Coast Line is the rail route running south from Colombo Fort along the Indian Ocean coastline to Matara. It passes through major stops including Kalutara, Aluthgama, Hikkaduwa, and Galle, serving both commuters and tourists travelling the western and southern coast.

Is it better to travel the southern coast by train or by road?

Both are viable, but the train offers a more relaxed and often faster journey than driving the A2 coastal highway, which can experience heavy traffic especially during peak season and public holidays. The rail route also passes close to the shoreline in several places, offering views not accessible by road.

Kumarakanda Railway Station

Kumarakanda Railway Station is a station on the Coast Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Galle District, Southern Province. It lies 99.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Kumarakanda 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: Thiranagama (towards Colombo) and Dodanduwa.

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

Kumarakanda இரயில் நிலைய நேர அட்டவணை

14 ரயில்கள் Kumarakanda இல் ஒரு வழக்கமான நாளில் நிறுத்தம் செய்கின்றன.

கடற்கரைப் பாதை · Colombo Fort இலிருந்து 99.6 கி.மீ · தெற்கு மாகாணம்

புறப்படும் நேரம்	திசை	ரயில்	இயக்கம்
03:43 am	Maradana	Night Mail	வார நாட்களில் மட்டும்
04:36 am	Ambalangoda		தினசரி
04:41 am	Aluthgama		தினசரி
05:25 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	ஞாயிறு மட்டும்
05:26 am	Maradana	Samudra Devi	வார நாட்கள் மற்றும் சனிக்கிழமை மட்டும்
05:41 am	Mount Lavinia		தினசரி
06:03 am	Galle		தினசரி
07:28 am	Galle		தினசரி
09:26 am	Colombo Fort		வார நாட்கள் மற்றும் சனிக்கிழமை மட்டும்
02:21 pm	Aluthgama		தினசரி
02:39 pm	Galle		தினசரி
05:31 pm	Aluthgama		தினசரி
07:43 pm	Galle	Samudra Devi	வார நாட்களில் மட்டும்
08:55 pm	Galle		தினசரி

இலங்கை இரயில்வே வெளியிட்ட அட்டவணைகளிலிருந்து பிரதிபலிக்கப்பட்ட நேர அட்டவணை, கடைசியாக சரிபார்க்கப்பட்டது 2026-09-14. நேரங்கள் முன்னறிவிப்பின்றி மாறலாம் — பயணிப்பதற்கு முன் இரயில்வேயிடம் உறுதிப்படுத்திக் கொள்ளுங்கள். முழு வலையமைப்பையும் இலங்கை இரயில் நிலையங்கள் பட்டியல் இல் காணுங்கள்.

Nearby places

13 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

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Hikkaduwa Cityunder 1 km
Hikkaduwa Turtle Hatcheryunder 1 km
Coral Sanctuary1 km
ஹிக்கடுவ தேசிய பூங்கா1 km
Community Tsunami Museum1 km
Kumarakanda1 km
Hikkaduwa Boat Ride1 km
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami Peraliya rail disaster2 km
Peraliya Buddha Statue2 km
Akurala Railway Station4 km
Kahawa Railway Station4 km
Moragalla Estate6 km

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