The average train between Matale and Ratmalana takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Ratmalana. 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 Ratmalana. 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 Ratmalana at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Colombo Fort and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Ratmalana station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Matale to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Matale and Ratmalana is 110.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
