It is owned and operated by Sri Lanka Railways.

Matara railway station opened on 17 December 1895 as the terminus of the Coastal Line.

Matara station is located in the centre of the city, north of the Nilwala River.

Matara station is served by the Ruhunu Kumari, Galu Kumari, Rajarata Rejini and Sagarika trains.

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