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Matara to Puttalam trains

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Trip Overview

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.

13h 24m
Duration
294 km
Distance
Rs 3,222
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
  2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
9h 33m
Rs 1,440–9,309

Matara to Puttalam train times

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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  • Distance: 294 km
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Matara to Puttalam via Colombo Fort in around 9h 33m.

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