The train between Matara and Gampaha takes 26h 20m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Matara to Gampaha. 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 4 times a week between Matara and Gampaha. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 4:49 AM which arrives into Gampaha at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Gampaha station via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
Matara to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
The distance between Matara and Gampaha is 140.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Gampaha via Bambalapitiya in around 5h 5m.