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Kotagala to Kandy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kotagala and Kandy takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotagala to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
70 km
Distance
Rs 1,300
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kotagala to Kandy train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kotagala and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 10:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotagala is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Kotagala to Kandy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kotagala to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 46m.

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