The average train between Kandy and Pothuhera takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Pothuhera. 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 Pothuhera. 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 Pothuhera at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Pothuhera station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
The distance between Kandy and Pothuhera is 36.6 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Polgahawela 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
