The average train between Matara and Alawwa takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is at least one train per day from Matara to Alawwa. 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 Matara and Alawwa. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Alawwa at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Fort Station and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Alawwa station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Matara to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
The distance between Matara and Alawwa is 153.1 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Alawwa via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 6h 25m.
