The average train between Gampola and Matara takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Gampola 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 Gampola and Matara. The earliest departure is at 12:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gampola is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Matara. However, there are services departing from Gampola station and arriving at Matara station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Gampola to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Gampola and Matara is 135.2 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Gampola to Matara via Maradana in around 7h 30m.
