The average train between Kandy and Moratuwa takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Moratuwa. 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 Moratuwa. 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 Moratuwa at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

8h 44m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change
Arrives next day

14h 58m • 1 change

8h 44m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change
Arrives next day

14h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Moratuwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Moratuwa station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Kandy to Moratuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Moratuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Kandy and Moratuwa is 101 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m.