Colombo to Kandy train is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 4 daily train departures available. The earliest train departs from Colombo train station at 08:05h, arriving to Kandy train station at 12:05h the same day. While latest train departs at 08:40h, arriving at 11:55h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
76 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 45min
Total Departures
4
Transportation Options
Train
Travelling from Colombo to Kandy by Train
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Kandy is 76 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 08:40 has a travel time of 03:15h.
The longest travel time on the route is 04:15h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Train companies operating the Colombo to Kandy route
There is a total of 3 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travellers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.
Sri Lanka Railway
Sri Lanka Railways
SL Railway Commuter
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Colombo or Kandy railway stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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