The average train between Kandy and Puttalam takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Puttalam. 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 Puttalam. 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 Puttalam at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Puttalam station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Kandy to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
The distance between Kandy and Puttalam is 121.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Puttalam via Ragama in around 7h 2m.
