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7 days · Whale coast & deep south

Mirissa whales, Matara forts, Beliatta new line — southernmost rail photo week.

8 Tag 8 8 8 stops 🌙 7 7 Nacht/Nächte ⏱ Pausen gesamt: 34.0

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Route overview

Start

🚂 Colombo Fort

🚂 Galle Fort

🚂 Mirissa

🚂 Weligama

🚂 Matara

🚂 Beliatta

🚂 Galle Fort

🚂 Colombo Fort

Finish

Route auf der Karte

Stopps in Reiserichtung — Marker antippen.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Layovers, photo stops, transport legs and Zookzy picks near each stop.

Tag 1

Colombo Fort

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-10 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 1 h 0 min

Colombo Fort Skyline and Galle Face Green

Capture the contrast between colonial-era buildings and modern skyscrapers, with the Galle Face Green promenade stretching along the coast.

Galle Face Green
World Trade Centre
Old Parliament building

Next leg · Colombo Fort → Galle Fort

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Colombo Fort → Galle

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Colombo Fort → Galle

Departure No timetable

⏱ 5h 13m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 2

Galle Fort

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-11 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 6 h 0 min

Galle Fort Ramparts

The iconic ramparts of Galle Fort offer panoramic ocean views, especially at sunset when locals gather to fly kites and play cricket. The lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church are nearby highlights.

Rampart walk near the lighthouse
Main gate area
Cobblestone streets inside the fort

Next leg · Galle Fort → Mirissa

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Galle → Mirissa

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Galle → Mirissa

Departure No timetable

⏱ 1h 7m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 3

Mirissa

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-12 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 7 h 0 min

Mirissa Beach and Coconut Tree Hill

The main beach is an 800-metre sheltered bay backed by coconut palms. Coconut Tree Hill offers a panoramic viewpoint over the coast.

Mirissa Beach
Coconut Tree Hill

Next leg · Mirissa → Weligama

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Mirissa → Weligama

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Mirissa → Weligama

Departure No timetable

⏱ 15m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 4

Weligama

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-13 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 5 h 0 min

Weligama Bay & Coconut Tree Hill

Weligama Bay is a gently curving stretch of golden sand, perfect for beginner surf. At its eastern end, Coconut Tree Hill offers a classic tropical viewpoint with palm-fringed cliffs and ocean panorama – especially stunning at sunset. Stilt fishermen add a cultural touch to the shoreline.

Weligama Bay beach
Coconut Tree Hill
Stilt fishermen area

Next leg · Weligama → Matara

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Weligama → Matara

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Weligama → Matara

Departure No timetable

⏱ 21m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 5

Matara

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-14 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 6 h 0 min

Matara Fort and Star Fort

The historic Dutch fort area with ramparts overlooking the ocean and the unique star-shaped Star Fort. Great for colonial architecture and coastal views.

Matara Fort ramparts
Star Fort
Dutch Reformed Church

Next leg · Matara → Beliatta

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Matara → Beliaththa

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Matara → Beliaththa

Departure No timetable

⏱ 42m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 6

Beliatta

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-15 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 4 h 0 min

Beliatta Railway Station

A typical rural railway station on the coastal line, offering a glimpse into local train travel.

Station platform
Surrounding countryside

Next leg · Beliatta → Galle Fort

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Beliaththa → Galle

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Beliaththa → Galle

Departure No timetable

⏱ 2h 9m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 7

Galle Fort

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-16 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 5 h 0 min

Galle Fort Ramparts

The iconic ramparts of Galle Fort offer panoramic ocean views, especially at sunset when locals gather to fly kites and play cricket. The lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church are nearby highlights.

Rampart walk near the lighthouse
Main gate area
Cobblestone streets inside the fort

Next leg · Galle Fort → Colombo Fort

Timetables from Zookzy cache — pick a departure; alternatives if you miss a connection.

Recommended Galle → Colombo Fort

Full connection page

Step 1 🚂 Train№8039–8327

Galle → Colombo Fort

This connection: Train №8039–8327

Departure No timetable

⏱ 5h 13m

Arrival No timetable

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Colombo Fort Skyline and Galle Face Green

Capture the contrast between colonial-era buildings and modern skyscrapers, with the Galle Face Green promenade stretching along the coast.

Galle Face Green
World Trade Centre
Old Parliament building

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7 days · Whale coast & deep south — Mirissa whales, Matara forts, Beliatta new line — southernmost rail photo week.

Pausen ~34.0 h; Übernachtungen: 7. Fahrpläne pro Abschnitt.

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