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Matara to Mount-Lavinia trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matara and Mount-Lavinia takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Mount-Lavinia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration
145 km
Distance
Rs 240
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Matara to Mount-Lavinia train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Matara and Mount-Lavinia. 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 Mount-Lavinia at 5:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 49m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 3h 48m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matara to Mount-Lavinia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Matara to Mount-Lavinia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Mount Lavinia 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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