The average train between Gampaha and Matara takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Gampaha 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 4 times a day between Gampaha and Matara. The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Gampaha is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Matara at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gampaha to Matara. However, there are services departing from Gampaha station and arriving at Matara station via Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Gampaha to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Gampaha to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Gampaha and Matara is 140.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.