Matara to Colombo Maradana Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Matara and Colombo Maradana is approximately 159 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Matara) | Arrives (Colombo Maradana) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#8059 | 06:05 | 09:21 | 3h 16m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8057 | 06:13 | 09:48 | 3h 35m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:40 | 18:22 | 4h 42m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8061 | 15:47 | 19:20 | 3h 33m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information

SL
#8059•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Maradana
Departure
06:05
Matara
3h 16m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:21
Colombo Maradana
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#8057•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Maradana
Departure
06:13
Matara
3h 35m
159 km journey
Arrival
09:48
Colombo Maradana
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#8039•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Colombo Maradana
Departure
13:40
Matara
4h 42m
159 km journey
Arrival
18:22
Colombo Maradana
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#8061•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Colombo Maradana
Departure
15:47
Matara
3h 33m
159 km journey
Arrival
19:20
Colombo Maradana
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class