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Pilimatalawa to Kandy trains

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The average train between Pilimatalawa and Kandy takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train service runs several times per day from Pilimatalawa 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.

21 min
Duration
11 km
Distance
Rs 1,300
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Pilimatalawa to Kandy train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Pilimatalawa and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pilimatalawa is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pilimatalawa to Kandy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Pilimatalawa to Kandy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.4 km
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Pilimatalawa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 12 min.

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