The train between Vavuniya and Matale takes 7h 13m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Vavuniya 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 5 times a week between Vavuniya and Matale. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vavuniya is at 8:10 AM which arrives into Matale at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Vavuniya to Matale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Matale. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya station and arriving at Matale station via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Vavuniya to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
The distance between Vavuniya and Matale is 143.2 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Vavuniya to Matale via Polgahawela in around 7h 41m.
