The average train between Matale and Chilaw takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Chilaw. 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 Chilaw. 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 Chilaw at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Chilaw station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Matale to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
The distance between Matale and Chilaw is 91.9 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Matale to Chilaw via Ragama in around 7h 41m.
