The train between Kandy and Trincomalee takes 13h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Kandy to Trincomalee. 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 once daily between Kandy and Trincomalee. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Kandy to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Kandy and Trincomalee is 157.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Trincomalee via Polgahawela in around 8h 47m.