The average train between Kandy and Mirissa takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Mirissa. 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 Mirissa. 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 Mirissa at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 38m • 1 change
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18h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Mirissa station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Kandy to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
The distance between Kandy and Mirissa is 150.4 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Polwathumodara via Maradana in around 6h 34m.