The average train between Matara and Batticaloa takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Batticaloa. 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 Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Batticaloa station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Matara to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Matara and Batticaloa is 233.9 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 10h 11m.
