The average train between Ja-Ela and Matara takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ja-Ela 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 Ja-Ela and Matara. The earliest departure is at 1:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ja-Ela is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Matara. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela station and arriving at Matara station via Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Ja-Ela to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
Ja-Ela to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Matara is 144 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
