The train between Matale and Matara takes 11h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Matale 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 once daily between Matale and Matara. 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 Matara at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Colombo Fort and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Matara. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Matale to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Matale and Matara is 169.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Matale to Matara via Colombo Fort and Fort Station in around 8h 39m.
