The train between Matale and Batticaloa takes 15h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Batticaloa. 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 once daily between Matale and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matale is at 6:20 AM which arrives into Batticaloa at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Batticaloa station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
Matale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Matale and Batticaloa is 121 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Matale to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 7h 52m.
