The average train between Matara and Wattala takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Wattala. 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 Wattala. 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 Wattala at 4:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matara to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Matara station and arriving at Wattala station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Matara to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
Matara to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Matara and Wattala is 135.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,000 and the journey takes 4h 13m.
