The average train between Colombo and Kandy takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo 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 every 3 hours between Colombo and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Kandy station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Colombo and Kandy is 95.2 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
