The average train between Kilinochchi and Matara takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchi and Matara. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilinochchi is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Kilinochchi to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Matara is 382.3 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Kilinochchi to Matara via Fort Station in around 9h 42m.
