Express · No. IC 50
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara train timings
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombo Fort Station | — | 06:50 | 0 | |
| 2 | Galle Station | 09:15 | 09:20 | 5 min | 116 |
| 3 | Matara Station | 10:25 | — | 157 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Sri Lanka Railways on the day.
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara: Colombo to Matara
Coastal Line Colombo–Matara (IC 50) is an express train run by Sri Lanka Railways between Colombo Fort Station and Matara Station. The full journey covers 157 km and takes 3h 35m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Colombo Fort Station at 06:50 and reaches Matara Station at 10:25. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Galle Station.
Sri Lanka Railways IC 50 runs from Colombo Fort to Matara along the southern coast, covering 157 km in approximately 3h30m. The most scenic portion from Colombo to Galle hugs the Indian Ocean shoreline so closely that waves sometimes splash the carriages — making it one of the most photographed rail routes in Asia.
How to book Coastal Line Colombo–Matara tickets
Tickets are sold by Sri Lanka Railways on railway.gov.lk and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on railway.gov.lkCoastal Line Colombo–Matara: common questions
- What time does Coastal Line Colombo–Matara leave Colombo?
- Coastal Line Colombo–Matara departs Colombo Fort Station at 06:50 and arrives at Matara Station at 10:25. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Coastal Line Colombo–Matara take from Colombo to Matara?
- The scheduled journey time is 3h 35m for 157 km.
- Which stations does Coastal Line Colombo–Matara stop at?
- Coastal Line Colombo–Matara calls at Colombo Fort Station, Galle Station and Matara Station.
- Does Coastal Line Colombo–Matara run every day?
- Yes, Coastal Line Colombo–Matara runs daily.
- Where can I book Coastal Line Colombo–Matara tickets?
- On Sri Lanka Railways's own site, railway.gov.lk. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.