The average train between Kandy and Kala Wewa takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Kala Wewa. 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 Kala Wewa. 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 Kala Wewa at 2:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kala Wewa. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Kala Wewa station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Kandy to Kala Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kala Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Awukana station.
The distance between Kandy and Kala Wewa is 81.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Awukana via Polgahawela in around 4h 55m.
