The average train between Kalutara and Kandy takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Kalutara 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 Kalutara and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kalutara is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara station and arriving at Kandy station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Kalutara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
Kalutara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Kalutara and Kandy is 108.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Kalutara South to Kandy via Fort Station in around 4h 33m.