The average train between Bentota and Kandy takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bentota to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bentota and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bentota is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Bentota station and arriving at Kandy station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Bentota to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Bentota and Kandy is 119.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Kandy via Fort Station in around 4h 55m.