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The average train between Kandy and Fort takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Fort. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration
121 km
Distance
Rs 1,400
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kandy to Fort train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kandy and Fort. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Fort at 6:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kandy to Fort? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kandy to Fort.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Fort, Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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