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Kandy to Batticaloa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kandy and Batticaloa takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Batticaloa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 1m
Duration
323 km
Distance
Rs 3,177
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
  2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
5h 58m
Rs 2,509–11,518

Kandy to Batticaloa train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kandy and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 322.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 5h 58m.

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