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Matara Station to Colombo trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Matara Station and Colombo takes 3h 7m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Matara Station to Colombo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
154 km
Distance
Rs 240
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Matara Station to Colombo train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Matara Station and Colombo. The service departs Matara Station at 4:49 AM at night, which arrives into Colombo at 07:56:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 7m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matara Station to Colombo? 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.

Map of how to get from Matara Station to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Matara Station, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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