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Matara to Kilinochchi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matara and Kilinochchi takes 15h 12m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Kilinochchi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 12m
Duration
488 km
Distance
Rs 3,502
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
  2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain train Colombo / ...
10h 55m
Rs 1,540–6,322

Matara to Kilinochchi train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Matara and Kilinochchi. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Kilinochchi at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 488.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Matara to Kilinochchi via Colombo Fort in around 10h 55m.

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