The average train between Kandy and Madurankuli takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Madurankuli. 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 Madurankuli. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Madurankuli at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Colombo Fort and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Madurankuli. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Madurankuli station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Kandy to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Madurankuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
The distance between Kandy and Madurankuli is 112.2 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Madurankuliya via Colombo Fort and Palavi in around 8h 49m.