The average train between Matara and Deniya takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Deniya. 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 Deniya. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Deniya at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Deniya. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Deniya station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Matara to Deniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Deniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kudawew station.
The distance between Matara and Deniya is 182.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Kudawew via Colombo Fort in around 7h 47m.