The average train between Matara and Peradeniya takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Peradeniya. 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 Peradeniya. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Peradeniya at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort Station and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Peradeniya. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Peradeniya station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Matara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Peradeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Sarasavi Uyana station.
The distance between Matara and Peradeniya is 146.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Sarasavi Uyana via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 7h 37m.
