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Colombo to Matale Station trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Colombo and Matale Station takes 4h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Colombo to Matale Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
149 km
Distance
Rs 1,400
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Colombo to Matale Station train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Colombo and Matale Station. The service departs Colombo at 10:35 AM in the morning, which arrives into Matale Station at 15:23:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 48m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Matale Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 149.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matale Station, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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