The average train between Negombo and Matara takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Negombo to Matara. 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 Negombo and Matara. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Matara. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Negombo to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Negombo and Matara is 160 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Negombo to Matara via Maradana in around 5h 47m.
