The average train between Matara and Puttalam takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Puttalam. 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 Puttalam. 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 Puttalam at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Puttalam station via Maradana station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Matara to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
The distance between Matara and Puttalam is 244.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 9h 33m.
