The average train between Talpe and Kandy takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Talpe 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 Talpe and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Talpe is at 2:57 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Talpe station and arriving at Kandy station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Talpe to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
Talpe to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Talpe and Kandy is 149 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Talpe to Kandy via Fort Station in around 6h 47m.