The average train between Kandy and Valaichchenai takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Valaichchenai. 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 Valaichchenai. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Valaichchenai at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Valaichchenai station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Kandy to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
The distance between Kandy and Valaichchenai is 120.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Valaichchenai via Polgahawela in around 7h 21m.