The average train between Matara and Ella takes 19h 29m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Ella. 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 Ella. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Ella at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Ella. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Ella station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
Matara to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
The distance between Matara and Ella is 117.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Ella via Fort Station in around 13h 38m.
