The average train between Kandy and Aluthgama takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Aluthgama. 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 Kandy and Aluthgama. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Aluthgama at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Aluthgama station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Kandy to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Aluthgama station.
The distance between Kandy and Aluthgama is 118.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Aluthgama via Maradana in around 4h 41m.