The average train between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia. 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 Mount-Lavinia. 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 Mount-Lavinia at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Mount-Lavinia. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Mount-Lavinia station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Mount-Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Kandy and Mount-Lavinia is 98.7 km. The road distance is 133 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.
