The average train between Trincomalee and Kandy takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Trincomalee 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 twice daily between Trincomalee and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trincomalee is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee station and arriving at Kandy station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Trincomalee to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kandy is 157.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 22m.
