The train between Matale and Vavuniya takes 8h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Matale to Vavuniya. 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 Vavuniya. 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 Vavuniya at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matale to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Matale station and arriving at Vavuniya station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Matale to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
The distance between Matale and Vavuniya is 143.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Matale to Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 31m.
