The average train between Kandy and Wattala takes 7h and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Wattala. 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 Wattala. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Wattala at 4:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 36m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change
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3h 36m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change
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12h 2m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Wattala station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Kandy to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Kandy and Wattala is 88.5 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m.