Where is Kakanadura Railway Station located?

Kakanadura Railway Station is located in the Matara District of Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It sits along the coastal Southern Line that runs between Colombo Fort and Matara.

How many trains stop at Kakanadura per day?

Around 19 trains call at Kakanadura on a typical operating day. Services cover both directions — toward Colombo in the north and toward Matara in the south. Note that intercity express trains may bypass smaller halts like Kakanadura.

How do I get from Colombo to Kakanadura by train?

Take a southbound local stopping service from Colombo Fort Station toward Matara and ensure it calls at Kakanadura. The journey covers the full coastal Southern Line. Confirm the stop with station staff or the ticket examiner, as not all services stop at every small halt.

What is near Kakanadura Railway Station?

The station is in the Matara District, putting it within reach of Matara Fort, Polhena Beach, Dondra Head Lighthouse, and Weherahena Temple. The broader Southern Province also gives access to Sinharaja Forest Reserve and the beaches of the south coast.

Can I buy a train ticket at Kakanadura Station on the day?

Yes, unreserved tickets for local stopping services can generally be purchased at the station window before departure. For reserved seats on intercity trains, it is advisable to book in advance, especially during public holidays and peak tourist periods.

Is the Southern Line train journey scenic?

The Colombo-to-Matara coastal railway is one of Sri Lanka's more scenic rail corridors, with sections of track running close to the shoreline south of Hikkaduwa. Travellers on second or third class carriages get an open, unhurried view of lagoons, villages, and occasional ocean glimpses.

Does the Sri Lanka coastal railway line extend beyond Matara?

As of the time of writing, Matara is the southern terminus of the main coastal line, though a planned extension toward Hambantota has been discussed and is at various stages of development. Check current Sri Lanka Railways announcements for the latest progress on this extension.

Kakanadura Railway Station

Kakanadura Railway Station is a station in the Matara District, Southern Province.

19 trains call at Kakanadura on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

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

Kakanadura火车站时刻表

典型的一天内，共有19列火车停靠Kakanadura。

南方省

出发时间	开往	列车	运行日
04:39 am	Maradana	Sagarika	仅工作日
05:49 am	Maradana	Galu Kumari	每天
06:49 am	Galle		每天
07:41 am	Beliaththa		仅工作日
07:45 am	Matara		每天
08:01 am	Beliaththa		仅周六及周日
09:11 am	Colombo Fort		每天
10:56 am	Beliaththa		每天
01:16 pm	Maradana		每天
02:11 pm	Beliaththa		每天
03:53 pm	Maradana		仅周六及周日
05:10 pm	Matara		每天
06:06 pm	Beliaththa	Galu Kumari	每天
06:18 pm	Beliaththa		每天
06:55 pm	Beliaththa		仅周六及周日
07:29 pm	Beliaththa		仅周日
07:45 pm	Galle		每天
07:51 pm	Beliaththa	Sagarika	仅工作日
10:06 pm	Beliaththa		仅工作日

时刻表来源于斯里兰卡铁路局已公布的运行计划，最后核查日期：2026-09-21。时刻可能随时变更，恕不另行通知——出行前请向铁路部门确认。在斯里兰卡火车站列表上查看完整路网。

附近地点

约 25 公里范围内的 11 个地点，由近及远。

Kakanadura Railway Station

Kakanadura火车站时刻表

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