The average train between Port City Colombo and Matara takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Port City Colombo 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 4 times a day between Port City Colombo and Matara. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port City Colombo is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Matara at 9:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port City Colombo station and arriving at Matara station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
Port City Colombo to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Port City Colombo to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Port City Colombo and Matara is 134.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Matara 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
