The average train between Negombo and Kandy takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 12h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Negombo 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Negombo and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Kandy station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Negombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Negombo and Kandy is 88.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Negombo to Kandy via Ragama in around 4h 1m.