The average train between Matara and Katunayake takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Katunayake. 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 Katunayake. 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 Katunayake at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Katunayake station via Maradana station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Matara to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
The distance between Matara and Katunayake is 153.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Katunayake via Colombo Fort in around 6h 23m.
