Matara to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
The train from Matara to Colombo Fort takes approximately 2h 48m–4h 5m. There are 36 daily trains on this route. The distance is 177 km. Tickets are available in 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Matara) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#8311 | 02:47 | 06:45 | 3h 58m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8311 | 02:47 | 06:45 | 3h 58m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8320 | 03:42 | 07:28 | 3h 46m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:51 | 08:19 | 3h 28m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:53 | 08:19 | 3h 26m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 04:53 | 08:19 | 3h 26m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 04:53 | 08:19 | 3h 26m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Sagarika#8097 | 04:53 | 08:19 | 3h 26m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:53 | 08:19 | 3h 26m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Sagarika#8097 | 05:22 | 08:10 | 2h 48m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 09:14 | 3h 9m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:07 | 09:14 | 3h 7m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:10 | 09:31 | 3h 21m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8057 | 06:13 | 09:31 | 3h 18m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 09:31 | 3h 18m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 09:31 | 3h 18m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 09:31 | 3h 18m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 09:31 | 3h 18m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Blue Train#8057 | 06:15 | 09:31 | 3h 16m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 09:21 | 12:59 | 3h 38m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 09:40 | 13:15 | 3h 35m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 3h 39m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:40 | 17:20 | 3h 40m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:40 | 17:11 | 3h 31m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:42 | 17:20 | 3h 38m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8051 | 14:05 | 18:10 | 4h 5m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8051 | 14:05 | 18:10 | 4h 5m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Commuter#8051 | 14:10 | 18:12 | 4h 2m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8061 | 14:10 | 17:11 | 3h 1m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8061 | 15:47 | 19:12 | 3h 25m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#8311•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
02:47
Matara
3h 58m
177 km journey
Arrival
06:45
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8311•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
02:47
Matara
3h 58m
177 km journey
Arrival
06:45
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8320•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
03:42
Matara
3h 46m
177 km journey
Arrival
07:28
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:51
Matara
3h 28m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:53
Matara
3h 26m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:53
Matara
3h 26m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:53
Matara
3h 26m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Sagarika
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:53
Matara
3h 26m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:53
Matara
3h 26m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:19
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Sagarika
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:22
Matara
2h 48m
177 km journey
Arrival
08:10
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 9m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:07
Matara
3h 7m
177 km journey
Arrival
09:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:10
Matara
3h 21m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 18m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 18m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 18m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 18m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 18m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Blue Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:15
Matara
3h 16m
177 km journey
Arrival
09:31
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
09:21
Matara
3h 38m
177 km journey
Arrival
12:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
09:40
Matara
3h 35m
159 km journey
Arrival
13:15
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:35
Matara
3h 39m
159 km journey
Arrival
17:14
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:40
Matara
3h 40m
159 km journey
Arrival
17:20
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:40
Matara
3h 31m
159 km journey
Arrival
17:11
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
13:42
Matara
3h 38m
177 km journey
Arrival
17:20
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:05
Matara
4h 5m
159 km journey
Arrival
18:10
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:05
Matara
4h 5m
159 km journey
Arrival
18:10
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Commuter
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:10
Matara
4h 2m
159 km journey
Arrival
18:12
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8061•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:10
Matara
3h 1m
159 km journey
Arrival
17:11
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8061•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Fort
Departure
15:47
Matara
3h 25m
159 km journey
Arrival
19:12
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
✅
Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Estimated Ticket Prices
| Class | Approx. Fare | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | LKR 140 | Not required |
| 2nd Class | LKR 260 | Optional |
| 1st Class | LKR 600 | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Matara to Colombo Fort?
The train journey from Matara to Colombo Fort takes approximately 2h 48m to 4h 5m. There are 36 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Matara to Colombo Fort?
The first train departs at 02:47 and the last train departs at 15:47.
How much does a train ticket from Matara to Colombo Fort cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 140 for 3rd Class, LKR 260 for 2nd Class, and LKR 600 for 1st Class.