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Kandy to Welikanda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kandy and Welikanda takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Welikanda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration
259 km
Distance
Rs 3,077
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
  2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Welikandatrain train Colombo
4h 17m
Rs 2,509–9,518

Kandy to Welikanda train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kandy and Welikanda. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Welikanda at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 258.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Welikanda via Polgahawela in around 4h 17m.

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