The average train between Kandy and Negombo takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Negombo. 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 Negombo. 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 Negombo at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Negombo station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Kandy to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
The distance between Kandy and Negombo is 88.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Negombo via Ragama in around 4h 3m.
