Sri Lanka Railways IC 50 runs from Colombo Fort to Matara along the southern coast, covering 157 km in approximately 3h30m. The most scenic portion from Colombo to Galle hugs the Indian Ocean shoreline so closely that waves sometimes splash the carriages — making it one of the most photographed rail routes in Asia.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombo Fort Station Colombo | Start | 06:50 |
| 2 | Galle Station Galle | 09:15 | 09:20 |
| 3 | Matara Station Matara | 10:25 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Sri Lanka railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Sri Lanka Railways IC 50 runs from Colombo Fort to Matara along the southern coast, covering 157 km in approximately 3h30m. The most scenic portion from Colombo to Galle hugs the Indian Ocean shoreline so closely that waves sometimes splash the carriages — making it one of the most photographed rail routes in Asia.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 3h 35m.
Available travel classes include 2nd Class, 1st Class AC. Fares start from LKR 350 for 2nd Class.
Book Coastal Line Colombo–Matara tickets at railway.gov.lk, the official Sri Lanka Railways portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Coastal Line Colombo–Matara tickets at railway.gov.lk, the official Sri Lanka Railways portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Sri Lanka RailwaysCoastal Line Colombo–Matara departs at 06:50 and arrives at the final destination at 10:25. Total journey time is approximately 3h 35m. Always verify current timings with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling.
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara fares start from approximately 350 (economy class). Book at railway.gov.lk for the latest prices.
Book Coastal Line Colombo–Matara tickets at railway.gov.lk, the official Sri Lanka Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara makes 3 stops. The route starts at Colombo Fort Station and ends at Matara Station. Major intermediate stops include Galle Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Sri Lanka Railways website or app before booking.
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