The average train between Kandy and Rathmalana takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Rathmalana. 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 Rathmalana. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Rathmalana at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Rathmalana. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Rathmalana station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Kandy to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
The distance between Kandy and Rathmalana is 99.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
