The average train between Matara and Kotagala takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Kotagala. 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 Kotagala. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Kotagala at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Kotagala. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Kotagala station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
Matara to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kotagala station.
The distance between Matara and Kotagala is 108.9 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Kotagala via Fort Station in around 10h 10m.
