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Kandy to Gampola trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kandy and Gampola takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Gampola. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37 min
Duration
18 km
Distance
Rs 1,300
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kandy to Gampola train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kandy and Gampola. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Gampola at 11:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 43 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kandy to Gampola? 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.

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  • Distance: 18.3 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Gampola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 26 min.

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