The average train between Puttalam and Matara takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Puttalam 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 Puttalam and Matara. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Puttalam is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Matara. However, there are services departing from Puttalam station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Puttalam to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Puttalam and Matara is 244.9 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Puttalam to Matara via Maradana in around 8h 51m.
