The train between Negombo and Matale takes 19h 13m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Negombo to Matale. 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 4 times a week between Negombo and Matale. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Matale at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Matale. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Matale station via Matale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
Negombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
Negombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
The distance between Negombo and Matale is 91.4 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,200 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
