Sri Lanka's Coastal Train Journey: Colombo to Galle
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8 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app8 places in Southern Province: Fort, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, and 5 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Jayant Sharma | Solo Traveller.
Fort
Place
• Starting point for the scenic coastal train journey to Galle • Buy unreserved tickets at the station on the day ✓ Arrive early for a better chance at a window seat
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Place
• Stop on the scenic train route from Colombo to Galle • Known for its beaches and colonial-era architecture
Kalutara
Place
• Stop on the scenic train route from Colombo to Galle • Home to the Kalutara Bodhiya, a sacred Buddhist site
Hikkaduwa
Place
• Stop on the scenic train route from Colombo to Galle • Popular destination for surfing, snorkeling, and diving
Galle
Place
• Destination for the scenic train journey from Colombo • Explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site • The train ride from Colombo takes 2-3 hours
Matara
Place
• Continue to Matara from Galle if heading to Mirissa • From Matara, take local transport to Mirissa
Mirissa
Place
• Reach Mirissa by getting off the train at Weligama or Matara • Continue by local transport from those stations
Weligama
Place
• Option to disembark here if heading to Mirissa • Continue to Mirissa by local transport
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