The average train between Kandy and Palugaswewa takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Palugaswewa. 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 Palugaswewa. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Palugaswewa at 2:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Palugaswewa. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Palugaswewa station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Kandy to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palugaswewa station.
The distance between Kandy and Palugaswewa is 86.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Palugaswewa via Polgahawela in around 5h 49m.
