The average train between Kandy and Kalutara takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Kalutara. 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 3 times a day between Kandy and Kalutara. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Kalutara at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

9h 9m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 3m • 1 change

9h 9m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 33m • 1 change

9h 9m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 33m • 1 change

9h 9m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 33m • 1 change

9h 9m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 33m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Kandy to Kalutara? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Kalutara station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
The distance between Kandy and Kalutara is 108.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 4h 25m.