The average train between Matara and Badulla takes 20h 17m and the fastest train takes 13h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Badulla. 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 twice daily between Matara and Badulla. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Badulla at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Badulla station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
Matara to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
The distance between Matara and Badulla is 128.4 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Badulla Station via Fort Station in around 14h 28m.
