Colombo to Kandy Train
Colombo to Kandy
Kandy to Colombo
Colombo to Kandy Route Summary
Colombo to Kandy train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 20 daily train departures available. The earliest train departs from Colombo train station at 06:30h, arriving to Kandy train station at 09:00h the same day. While latest train departs at 06:30h, arriving at 09:00h the same day.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
123 km
Average Trip Duration
02h 30min
Total Departures
20
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways
Lowest Price
€8
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Colombo to Kandy:
05:30
Colombo Fort Train Station
2h 40min
08:10
Kandy Train Station
fromÂ
26.7208
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. Jul
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10:35
Colombo Fort Train Station
2h 30min
13:05
Kandy Train Station
fromÂ
12.826
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 07. Jan
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17:10
Colombo Fort
2h 43min
19:53
Kandy
fromÂ
13.57
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. Jul
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15:35
Colombo Fort
2h 31min
18:06
Kandy
fromÂ
16.44
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. Jul
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15:35
Colombo Fort Train Station
2h 30min
18:05
Kandy Train Station
fromÂ
8.8927
Â
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 19. Jul
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Getting from Colombo to Kandy by train
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Kandy is 123 km km.
The fastest train which departs at 06:30 has a travel time of 02:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:30h.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.
Train companies operating the Colombo to Kandy route
There is a total of 2 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Colombo or Kandy train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €8 (One-Way) or €16 (Return).
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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