The average train between Valaichchenai and Kandy takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Valaichchenai 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 Valaichchenai and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Valaichchenai is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai station and arriving at Kandy station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Valaichchenai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
Valaichchenai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Kandy is 120.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Valaichchenai to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 41m.