- Distance: 153.6 km
- Duration: 3h 7m
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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Matara Station and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara Station is at 4:49 AM which arrives into Colombo at 7:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matara Station station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
Matara Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
The distance between Matara Station and Colombo is 134.8 km. The road distance is 154 km.
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.
