The average train between Slave Island and Kandy takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Slave Island 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 every 3 hours between Slave Island and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slave Island is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Slave Island station and arriving at Kandy station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.
Slave Island to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Slave Island to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Slave Island and Kandy is 95.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
