Kandy to Colombo train is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily train departures available. The earliest train departs from Kandy train station at 04:30h, arriving to Colombo train station at 07:12h the same day. While latest train departs at 14:30h, arriving at 17:25h the same day.
Departure station and country
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
76 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 45min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Railways, Sri Lanka Railway
Transportation Options
Train
Travelling from Kandy to Colombo by Train
The shortest travel distance between Kandy and Colombo is 76 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 06:15 has a travel time of 02:35h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:55h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
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 Kandy to Colombo route
There is a total of 2 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 Railways
Sri Lanka Railway
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Kandy or Colombo railway stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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