The average train between Kandy and Chilaw takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Chilaw. 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 twice daily between Kandy and Chilaw. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Chilaw at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Chilaw station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Kandy to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
The distance between Kandy and Chilaw is 97.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Chilaw via Ragama in around 5h 46m.
