Colombo Fort to Matara Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Colombo Fort and Matara is approximately 159 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Colombo Fort) | Arrives (Matara) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#8040 | 08:35 | 12:09 | 3h 34m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8086 | 10:30 | 14:21 | 3h 51m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8764 | 17:51 | 22:00 | 4h 9m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8766 | 18:16 | 21:55 | 3h 39m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#8040•Express Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Matara
Departure
08:35
Colombo Fort
3h 34m
159 km journey
Arrival
12:09
Matara
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8086•Express Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Matara
Departure
10:30
Colombo Fort
3h 51m
159 km journey
Arrival
14:21
Matara
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8764•Express Train
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Matara
Departure
17:51
Colombo Fort
4h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
22:00
Matara
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8766•Express Train
Upcoming
Colombo Fort → Matara
Departure
18:16
Colombo Fort
3h 39m
159 km journey
Arrival
21:55
Matara
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class