The train between Matara and Matale takes 10h 34m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Matara to Matale. 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 5 times a week between Matara and Matale. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 4:49 AM which arrives into Matale at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort Station and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Matale. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Matale station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Matara to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
The distance between Matara and Matale is 169.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Matale via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 9h 56m.
