The average train between Kandy and Wellawa takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Wellawa. 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 Wellawa. 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 Wellawa at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wellawa. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Wellawa station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Kandy to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Wellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
The distance between Kandy and Wellawa is 41.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Wellawa via Polgahawela in around 2h 56m.
