The average train between Matara and Talawakelle takes 16h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Talawakelle. 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 Talawakelle. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Talawakelle at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Talawakelle. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Talawakelle station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
Matara to Talawakelle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Talawakelle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talawakele station.
The distance between Matara and Talawakelle is 110.2 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Talawakele via Fort Station in around 10h 26m.
