The train between Matale and Colombo takes 4h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Colombo. 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 Colombo. 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 Colombo at 10:46 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matale station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
Matale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Matale and Colombo is 103.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–4,700 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
