Matara to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Matara and Colombo Fort is approximately 159 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Matara) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:10 | 09:31 | 3h 21m | 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 |
| Rajarata Rejina#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 | 17:11 | 3h 31m | 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 |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
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
#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•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
#8085•Rajarata Rejina
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
Completed
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
Completed
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
#8051•Express Train
Running Now
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
Running Now
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
Running Now
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
Running Now
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