Colombo - Galle - Matara by rail
A great way to reach the cities of Galle and Matara, by train along the coast... 2nd class is the recommended option, as 3rd class gets too crowded. The Colombo-Galle fare is only about Rs.65 (£0.50/$1) one-way in 2nd class for the 116 km. Colombo to Matara is about Rs.90 2nd class.
Colombo ► Galle ► Matara
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Km |
Notes: |
2,3 |
2,3 |
2,3 |
2,3 |
2,3 |
Mon-Fri,
2,3 |
3 |
Mon-Fri,
3 |
Sat, Sun,
3 |
3 |
|
0 |
Colombo (Maradana) depart: |
06:30 |
- |
- |
13:40 |
15:40 |
16:40 |
17:20 |
17:50 |
17:50 |
18:45 |
|
2 |
Colombo (Fort) depart: |
06:55 |
08:35 |
10:30 |
14:05 |
15:50 |
16:46 |
17:25 |
18:00 |
17:55 |
19:30 |
|
116 |
Galle arrive: |
09:48 |
11:18 |
13:02 |
16:46 |
17:47 |
19:13 |
20:05 |
20:38 |
21:26 |
22:55 |
|
159 |
Matara arrive: |
11:07 |
12:20 |
14:17 |
18:08 |
18:40 |
20:25 |
- |
21:53 |
- |
- |
There's no 1st class on this route. Unless shown otherwise, trains run every day.
2 = unreserved 2nd class seats;
3 = unreserved 3rd class seats;
You can check train times using the official Sri Lanka Railways website,
www.railway.gov.lk, but double-check train times locally.
Matara
► Galle ► Colombo
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Notes: |
Mon-Fri,
3 |
Sat, Sun
3 |
3 |
Mon-Fri
2,3 |
2,3 |
2,3 |
Mon-Sat,
3 |
2,3 |
Sunday
2,3 |
2,3 |
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Matara depart: |
- |
- |
- |
04:35 |
05:55 |
06:10 |
- |
09:55 |
- |
14:25 |
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Galle depart: |
03:30 |
04:15 |
05:00 |
05:35 |
06:45 |
07:30 |
09:00 |
10:55 |
13:45 |
15:45 |
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Colombo (Fort) arrive: |
07:00 |
07:46 |
07:47 |
08:13 |
08:50 |
10:05 |
13:02 |
13:20 |
16:34 |
18:37 |
|
Colombo (Maradana) arrive: |
07:07 |
07:51 |
07:54 |
08:20 |
08:56 |
10:12 |
13:35 |
- |
16:40 |
18:45 |
Fares
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|
One-way adult fares.. |
3rd class
reserved
seat |
2nd class
reserved
seat |
1st class
seat |
|
Colombo - Matara |
Rs.130 (£1/$1) |
Rs.230 (£1/$2) |
- |
Courtesy: www.seat61.com
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