The average train between Kandy and Katunayake takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Katunayake. 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 Katunayake. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Katunayake at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Katunayake station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Kandy to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katunayake station.
The distance between Kandy and Katunayake is 83.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Katunayake via Ragama in around 3h 52m.
