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Trip Overview

The average train between Kandy and Matara takes 11h and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy 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.

11h
Duration
278 km
Distance
Rs 3,222
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train Kandy / ...
  2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
6h 49m
Rs 1,514–8,747

Kandy to Matara train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kandy and Matara. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 278.4 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Matara via Maradana in around 6h 49m.

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