The train between Fort and Matale takes 4h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Fort 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 Fort and Matale. The service departs Fort at 10:35 AM in the morning, which arrives into Matale 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort station and arriving at Matale station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
Fort to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Fort to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
The distance between Fort and Matale is 104.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
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.