Matara to Galle Train Schedule
The train from Matara to Galle takes approximately 0h 30m–1h 30m. 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 (Galle) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#8311 | 02:47 | 03:17 | 0h 30m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8311 | 02:47 | 03:47 | 1h 0m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8320 | 03:42 | 04:42 | 1h 0m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:51 | 05:57 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:53 | 05:59 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 04:53 | 05:59 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 04:53 | 05:59 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Sagarika#8097 | 04:53 | 05:59 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8097 | 04:53 | 05:59 | 1h 6m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Sagarika#8097 | 05:22 | 06:32 | 1h 10m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8059 | 06:05 | 07:03 | 0h 58m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:05 | 07:05 | 1h 0m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Ruhunu Kumari#8059 | 06:07 | 07:05 | 0h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:10 | 07:27 | 1h 17m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8057 | 06:13 | 07:25 | 1h 12m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 07:27 | 1h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 07:27 | 1h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 07:27 | 1h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Galu Kumari#8057 | 06:13 | 07:27 | 1h 14m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Blue Train#8057 | 06:15 | 07:27 | 1h 12m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 09:21 | 10:37 | 1h 16m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Rajarata Rejini#8085 | 09:40 | 10:37 | 0h 57m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:35 | 14:52 | 1h 17m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:40 | 14:50 | 1h 10m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:40 | 14:52 | 1h 12m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8039 | 13:42 | 14:52 | 1h 10m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8051 | 14:05 | 15:35 | 1h 30m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8051 | 14:05 | 15:35 | 1h 30m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Commuter#8051 | 14:10 | 15:35 | 1h 25m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8061 | 14:10 | 15:17 | 1h 7m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#8061 | 15:47 | 16:42 | 0h 55m | 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 → Galle
Departure
02:47
Matara
0h 30m
177 km journey
Arrival
03:17
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8311•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
02:47
Matara
1h 0m
177 km journey
Arrival
03:47
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8320•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
03:42
Matara
1h 0m
177 km journey
Arrival
04:42
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:51
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:57
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:53
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:53
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:53
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Sagarika
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:53
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
04:53
Matara
1h 6m
177 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8097•Sagarika
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
05:22
Matara
1h 10m
177 km journey
Arrival
06:32
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
0h 58m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:03
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:05
Matara
1h 0m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8059•Ruhunu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:07
Matara
0h 58m
177 km journey
Arrival
07:05
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:10
Matara
1h 17m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Express Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:13
Matara
1h 12m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:25
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:13
Matara
1h 14m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:13
Matara
1h 14m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:13
Matara
1h 14m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Galu Kumari
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:13
Matara
1h 14m
159 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8057•Blue Train
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
06:15
Matara
1h 12m
177 km journey
Arrival
07:27
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
09:21
Matara
1h 16m
177 km journey
Arrival
10:37
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8085•Rajarata Rejini
Completed
Matara → Galle
Departure
09:40
Matara
0h 57m
159 km journey
Arrival
10:37
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Galle
Departure
13:35
Matara
1h 17m
159 km journey
Arrival
14:52
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Galle
Departure
13:40
Matara
1h 10m
159 km journey
Arrival
14:50
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Galle
Departure
13:40
Matara
1h 12m
159 km journey
Arrival
14:52
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8039•Express Train
Running Now
Matara → Galle
Departure
13:42
Matara
1h 10m
177 km journey
Arrival
14:52
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Galle
Departure
14:05
Matara
1h 30m
159 km journey
Arrival
15:35
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Galle
Departure
14:05
Matara
1h 30m
159 km journey
Arrival
15:35
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8051•Commuter
Upcoming
Matara → Galle
Departure
14:10
Matara
1h 25m
159 km journey
Arrival
15:35
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8061•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Galle
Departure
14:10
Matara
1h 7m
159 km journey
Arrival
15:17
Galle
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#8061•Express Train
Upcoming
Matara → Galle
Departure
15:47
Matara
0h 55m
159 km journey
Arrival
16:42
Galle
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 Galle?
The train journey from Matara to Galle takes approximately 0h 30m to 1h 30m. There are 36 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Matara to Galle?
The first train departs at 02:47 and the last train departs at 15:47.
How much does a train ticket from Matara to Galle cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 140 for 3rd Class, LKR 260 for 2nd Class, and LKR 600 for 1st Class.