The average train between Welikanda and Matara takes 13h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Welikanda 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 Welikanda and Matara. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Welikanda is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Welikanda to Matara. However, there are services departing from Welikanda station and arriving at Matara station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Welikanda to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Welikanda station.
Welikanda to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Welikanda and Matara is 235.7 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Welikanda to Matara via Maradana in around 10h 2m.