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Matale to Puttalam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matale and Puttalam takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Puttalam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 15m
Duration
254 km
Distance
Rs 3,222
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Matale to Puttalam train times

Trains run once daily between Matale and Puttalam. The service departs Matale at 6:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Puttalam at 15:54:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways9h 34m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways9h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways26h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways26h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways9h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways9h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways9h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matale to Puttalam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 254.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Matale to Puttalam via Ragama in around 8h 57m.

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