The average train between Kandy and Polhena takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Polhena. 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 Polhena. 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 Polhena at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

11h 29m • 1 change

6h 50m • 1 change
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18h 19m • 1 change

11h 29m • 1 change

6h 50m • 1 change
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18h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Polhena. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Polhena station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Kandy to Polhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Polhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Walgama station.
The distance between Kandy and Polhena is 150.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Walgama via Maradana in around 6h 45m.