Railway Line Guide 2026

Coastal Line

Running along Sri Lanka's stunning southwestern coastline from Colombo to Matara (and now extended to Beliatta), this 159 km line hugs the Indian Ocean for much of its journey. Pass through popular beach destinations like Hikkaduwa, Galle, and Unawatuna. The line was built in the 1890s and offers spectacular ocean views, especially at sunset.

Total Distance
159 km
Stations
18
Daily Trains
189+

Stations on this Line

Trains on the Coastal Line

TrainFromToDepartureArrivalFrequency
Galu KumariColombo MaradanaMatara
SagarikaColombo MaradanaBeliatta
Ruhunu KumariColombo MaradanaMatara
Podi MenikeColombo FortBadulla
Udarata MenikeColombo FortBadulla
Yal DeviColombo FortKankesanthurai
Uttara DeviColombo FortKankesanthurai
Udaya DeviColombo FortBatticaloa
Rajarata RejiniAnuradhapuraBeliatta
Samudra DeviColombo MaradanaGalle
MeenagayaColombo FortBatticaloa
PulathisiColombo FortBatticaloa
Tikiri MenikeColombo FortNanu Oya
Senkadagala MenikeColombo FortKandy
Muthu KumariPanaduraChilaw
Showing 15 of 189 trains. Use the route search to see specific schedules.

Key Named Trains

  • Ruhunu Kumari
  • Galu Kumari
  • Sagarika Express