Sri Lanka's seaside train looks like this

Overlooking the Indian Ocean! Colombo sea train travel guide 🚂 A one-click collection of old Ceylon memories!

Sri Lanka's top attraction! The sea train instantly creates blockbuster scenes!

📍 Kollupitiya Train Station
🚆 Travel tips: Avoid rush hours in the morning and evening; the best lighting is from 3 to 5 PM

1️⃣ First stop: Depart from Kollupitiya Station
Choose a seat on the seaside! The Indian Ocean unfolds outside the window the moment the train starts
📸 Tips: The first carriage offers the best view, but be careful when taking photos

2️⃣ Second stop: Full sea view section
25 minutes of stunning coastline! The tracks are only 3 meters from the waves at the closest point
Remember to capture moments of the train and waves in the same frame

Must-visit spots:
🔥 Mount Lavinia Station sunset platform
🔥 Dehiwala section where waves hit the tracks

Highlights:
✨ The prototype of the sea train in "Spirited Away"
✨ Century-old tracks from the British colonial period

Avoid pitfalls:
❌ Avoid Monday morning commute rush hour
❌ Do not sit in the hanging door area

Post by aurora_ser | Aug 14, 2025