The average train between Kandy and Colombo takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Colombo. 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 Kandy and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Colombo at 7:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
Kandy to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Kandy and Colombo is 95.2 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
