The average train between Ella and Matara takes 18h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ella 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 Ella and Matara. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 11:12 AM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ella to Matara. However, there are services departing from Ella station and arriving at Matara station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
Ella to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Ella and Matara is 117.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Ella to Matara via Maradana in around 13h 22m.
