How far is Matale Railway Station from Colombo Fort?

Matale Railway Station is 148.6 km from Colombo Fort along the Matale Line. The journey involves travelling through Kandy or changing at Pallepola, and typically takes several hours depending on the service.

Is Matale the last stop on the Matale Line?

Yes, Matale is the terminus of the Matale Line. The nearest station back towards Colombo is Ukuwela. There is no rail connection beyond Matale town, so onward travel to places like Dambulla or Sigiriya requires bus or road transport.

How many trains run to Matale per day?

Around 15 trains serve Matale on a typical day. Services cover morning, midday and evening slots, though exact frequency and timing can vary by day of the week. Confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways or at the station.

What is the phone number for Matale Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 066-2222271. You can call directly to ask about timetables, platform information or general enquiries.

Is it better to take the train or drive from Kandy to Matale?

Both options are practical since Matale is only around 25 km from Kandy. The train is scenic and avoids traffic, while driving gives you flexibility to stop at sights along the way. If time is limited and you have multiple stops planned, a private vehicle is often more efficient.

Can I get a taxi or tuk-tuk from Matale Railway Station?

Yes, tuk-tuks and taxis are generally available outside the station. They can take you to the town centre, spice gardens, Aluviharaya Rock Temple or other local attractions. Agree on a fare before setting off.

What are the main sights near Matale Railway Station?

Aluviharaya Rock Temple, local spice gardens and Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam are all within a short distance of the station. The foothills of the Knuckles Mountain Range are also accessible from Matale town by road.

Can I travel from Matale to Sigiriya by train?

There is no direct train service from Matale to Sigiriya. The most practical route is by bus or private vehicle northward via Dambulla, which takes roughly one to two hours depending on traffic.

Matale Railway Station

Matale Railway Station is a station on the Matale Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matale District, Central Province. It lies 148.6 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Matale on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Matale Line: Ukuwela (towards Colombo).

Station telephone: 066-2222271.

terminus.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Matale Bahnhof Fahrplan

15 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Matale.

Matale-Strecke · 148.6 km von Colombo Fort · Zentralprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 066-2222271

Abfahrt	Richtung	Verkehrt
04:45 am	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
06:06 am	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich
06:30 am	Kandy · beginnt hier	Nur werktags und sonntags
06:40 am	Colombo Fort · beginnt hier	Nur samstags
08:21 am	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich
10:15 am	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
11:43 am	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich
01:50 pm	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
01:55 pm	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
03:16 pm	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich
03:30 pm	endet hier · ab Colombo Fort	Nur werktags
05:10 pm	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
06:49 pm	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich
07:00 pm	Kandy · beginnt hier	Täglich
08:22 pm	endet hier · ab Kandy	Täglich

Fahrplan übernommen von den veröffentlichten Fahrplänen der Sri Lanka Railways, zuletzt geprüft am 2026-09-14. Zeiten können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern – bitte vor der Reise beim Bahnhof bestätigen. Das gesamte Streckennetz finden Sie auf der Sri-Lanka-Bahnhofsliste.

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