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7 days · West coast belt Colombo ↔ Galle

Slow coastal rail — Negombo lagoons to Bentota rivers, fort nights, no rush.

8 Tag 8 8 8 stops 🌙 7 7 Nacht/Nächte ⏱ Pausen gesamt: 33.5

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Route overview

Start

🚂 Colombo Fort

🚂 Negombo

🚂 Hikkaduwa

🚂 Bentota

🚂 Aluthgama

🚂 Galle Fort

🚂 Unawatuna

🚂 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 30 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 → Negombo

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

Recommended Colombo Fort → Negombo

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Colombo Fort → Negombo

Departure No timetable

⏱ 1h 8m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 2

Negombo

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-11 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 5 h 0 min

Negombo Beach & Dutch Canal

A wide beach with sunset views and a historic canal network used by outrigger canoes.

Negombo Beach
Dutch canal

Next leg · Negombo → Hikkaduwa

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

Recommended Negombo → Hikkaduwa

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Negombo → Hikkaduwa

Departure No timetable

⏱ 3h 30m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 3

Hikkaduwa

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-12 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 6 h 0 min

Hikkaduwa Beach & Coral Sanctuary

A vibrant beach with golden sand, clear waters, and a protected coral reef home to sea turtles.

Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa Marine National Park

Next leg · Hikkaduwa → Bentota

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

Recommended Hikkaduwa → Bentota

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Hikkaduwa → Bentota

Departure No timetable

⏱ 57m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 4

Bentota

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-13 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 5 h 0 min

Bentota Beach Sunset

Stroll along the golden sands of Bentota Beach, catch the sunset over the Indian Ocean, and enjoy the calm waters.

Bentota Beach
Bentota River mouth
Turtle hatchery at Induruwa

Next leg · Bentota → Aluthgama

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

Recommended Bentota → Aluthgama

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Bentota → Aluthgama

Departure No timetable

⏱ 15m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 5

Aluthgama

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-14 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 4 h 0 min

Aluthgama Railway Station

A modest but functional station that serves as a gateway for travelers exploring the town’s markets, temples, and riverfront attractions.

Aluthgama Railway Station
Aluthgama Market
Bentota River

Next leg · Aluthgama → Galle Fort

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

Recommended Aluthgama → Galle

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Step 1 🚂 Train

Aluthgama → Galle

Departure No timetable

⏱ 1h 54m

Arrival No timetable

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Tag 6

Galle Fort

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-15 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 7 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

Tag 7

Unawatuna

🚂 Bahnhof 📅 2026-08-16 🌙 Übernachtung hier

⏱ Layover: 5 h 0 min

Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Swing

Capture the iconic crescent beach, turquoise waters, and the famous rope swing at Dalawella. Also visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for panoramic views.

Unawatuna Beach main stretch
Japanese Peace Pagoda viewpoint
Jungle Beach cove

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 · West coast belt Colombo ↔ Galle — Slow coastal rail — Negombo lagoons to Bentota rivers, fort nights, no rush.

Pausen ~33.5 h; Übernachtungen: 7. Fahrpläne pro Abschnitt.

Route FAQ

Pausen, Fahrpläne und Angebote in der Nähe.

01 Route anpassen?

Planer auf der Zugseite — Stopps und Pausen ändern.

02 Preise enthalten?

Fahrpläne zeigen Tarife; Katalog zeigt Zookzy-Preise.