Kandy to Colombo train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 4 daily train departures available. The earliest train departs from Kandy train station at 15:20h, arriving to Colombo train station at 18:50h the same day. While latest train departs at 15:40h, arriving at 18:55h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
76 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 45min
Total Departures
4
Transportation Options
Train
Getting from Kandy to Colombo by train
The shortest travel distance between Kandy and Colombo is 76 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 15:40 has a travel time of 03:15h.
The longest travel time on the route is 04:15h.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Kandy or Colombo train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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