The train between Matara and Trincomalee takes 15h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Matara to Trincomalee. 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 once daily between Matara and Trincomalee. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
Matara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Matara and Trincomalee is 302.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Matara to Trincomalee via Fort Station in around 13h 13m.
