The average train between Chilaw and Matara takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Chilaw to Matara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chilaw and Matara. The earliest departure is at 11:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chilaw is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Matara. However, there are services departing from Chilaw station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Chilaw to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Chilaw and Matara is 198.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Chilaw to Matara via Maradana in around 7h 29m.
