The average train between Matara and Ja-Ela takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Ja-Ela. 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 Ja-Ela. 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 Ja-Ela at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 41m • 1 change

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8h 36m • 1 change
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14h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Ja-Ela. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Ja-Ela station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Matara to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Ja-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Matara and Ja-Ela is 144 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 13m.