The average train between Peradeniya and Matara takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Peradeniya 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 3 times a day between Peradeniya and Matara. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peradeniya is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Matara. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya station and arriving at Matara station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Peradeniya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Peradeniya and Matara is 146.4 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Matara via Maradana in around 6h 32m.