The train between Colombo and Matale takes 4h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Colombo to Matale. 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 5 times a week between Colombo and Matale. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Matale at 3:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Matale station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
Colombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
The distance between Colombo and Matale is 103.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–4,700 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
