The average train between Rathmalana and Kandy takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rathmalana 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 3 times a day between Rathmalana and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathmalana is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rathmalana to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Rathmalana station and arriving at Kandy station via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Rathmalana to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Rathmalana to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Rathmalana and Kandy is 99.4 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.