The average train between Kandy and Talpe takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Talpe. 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 Talpe. 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 Talpe at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Talpe. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Talpe station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Kandy to Talpe train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Talpe train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talpe station.
The distance between Kandy and Talpe is 149 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Talpe via Maradana in around 5h 55m.