The train between Matale and Trincomalee takes 23h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
Matale to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Matale and Trincomalee is 140.2 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Matale to Trincomalee via Polgahawela in around 10h 41m.
