How far is Udaththawala Station from Colombo Fort?

Udaththawala Station lies 141.8 km from Colombo Fort along the Matale Line of Sri Lanka Railways. The journey requires travelling the Main Line to Kandy and then switching to the Matale Line branch.

Which stations are next to Udaththawala on the Matale Line?

Pathanpha is the neighbouring station in the direction of Colombo, and Ukuwela is the next station toward Matale. Both are short distances away along the valley corridor.

How many trains stop at Udaththawala per day?

Typically around 15 train services call at Udaththawala on a normal operating day. Services are more frequent during morning and evening commuter peak periods.

Do I need to change trains to get to Udaththawala from Kandy?

Most travellers take a direct Matale Line train from Kandy station, which stops at Udaththawala along its route. Some services originate in Colombo and travel through Kandy without requiring a change.

Is the Matale Line scenic?

The Matale Line offers a quieter, more rural perspective than the famous Kandy-to-Ella route. The branch passes through paddy fields, spice gardens and small villages rather than dramatic mountain scenery, giving it a more authentic, everyday Sri Lankan character.

What district and province is Udaththawala Station in?

Udaththawala Station is in the Matale District, which falls within the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The district is known for spice cultivation and a number of important cultural heritage sites.

Can I visit Aluvihare Rock Temple from Udaththawala?

Aluvihare Rock Temple, one of the most historically significant cave temples in Sri Lanka, is located in the Matale District and can be reached by road from the Matale Line corridor. It is a short tuk-tuk or car ride from the stations near Matale town.

Udaththawala Railway Station

Udaththawala Railway Station is a station on the Matale Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Matale District, Central Province. It lies 141.8 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

15 trains call at Udaththawala 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: Pathanpha (towards Colombo) and Ukuwela.

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

Udaththawala — horaires de la gare

15 trains desservent Udaththawala en moyenne par jour.

Ligne de Matale · 141.8 km de Colombo Fort · Province du Centre

Départ	Direction	Circule
05:04 am	Kandy	Tous les jours
05:48 am	Matale	Tous les jours
06:50 am	Colombo Fort	Samedi uniquement
06:50 am	Kandy	Jours ouvrables et dimanche uniquement
08:03 am	Matale	Tous les jours
10:34 am	Kandy	Tous les jours
11:25 am	Matale	Tous les jours
02:09 pm	Kandy	Tous les jours
02:15 pm	Kandy	Tous les jours
02:58 pm	Matale	Tous les jours
03:04 pm	Matale	Jours ouvrables uniquement
05:29 pm	Kandy	Tous les jours
06:31 pm	Matale	Tous les jours
07:19 pm	Kandy	Tous les jours
08:04 pm	Matale	Tous les jours

Horaires reproduits depuis les fiches officielles de Sri Lanka Railways, dernière vérification le 2026-09-14. Les horaires peuvent changer sans préavis — veuillez confirmer auprès de la gare avant de voyager. Découvrez l'ensemble du réseau sur le liste des gares ferroviaires du Sri Lanka.

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