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Colombo to Kandy Train Timetable

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Colombo to Kandy Train Timetable

The train journey from Colombo to Kandy is one of the most scenic and popular train routes in Sri Lanka. The train winds through lush green hills and plantations, offering breathtaking views of the countryside. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours, depending on the type of train and class of ticket purchased. The most popular train is the observation car, which provides unobstructed views of the stunning scenery along the way.

Train timetable from Colombo to Kandy

Your StationArrival TimeDeparture TimeDestination / TimeEnd Station / TimeFrequencyNameType
COLOMBO FORT05:55:0005:55:00BADULLA   16:26:00KANDY   08:46:00DAILYPodi MenikeEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at BADULLA at 16:26:00Train No:  1005
COLOMBO FORT06:30:0006:30:00BADULLA   17:16:00KANDY   09:18:00From 05.04.2023 till 16.04.2023 except 14.04.2023SPECIAL TRAINAPRIL SEASON
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at BADULLA at 17:16:00Train No:  1001
COLOMBO FORT07:00:0007:00:00KANDY   09:38:00KANDY   09:38:00DAILY1009A.C. - INTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 09:38:00Train No:  1009
COLOMBO FORT08:30:0008:30:00BADULLA   17:50:00KANDY   11:03:00DAILYUdarata MenikeEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at BADULLA at 17:50:00Train No:  1015
COLOMBO FORT10:35:0010:35:00KANDY   13:55:00KANDY   13:55:00DAILYCOLOMBO COMMUTER
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 13:55:00Train No:  1019
COLOMBO FORT10:35:0010:35:00MATALE   15:23:00KANDY   13:52:00NOT ON SATURDAY & SUNDAYCOLOMBO COMMUTER
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at MATALE at 15:23:00Train No:  1019
COLOMBO FORT12:40:0012:40:00NANUOYA   21:19:00KANDY   15:59:00DAILYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at NANUOYA at 21:19:00Train No:  1023
COLOMBO FORT15:35:0015:35:00KANDY   18:06:00KANDY   18:06:00DAILYIntercityINTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 18:06:00Train No:  1029
COLOMBO FORT16:35:0016:35:00KANDY   19:34:00KANDY   19:34:00NOT ON SATURDAY & SUNDAYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 19:34:00Train No:  1035
COLOMBO FORT17:15:0017:15:00KANDY   20:05:00KANDY   20:05:00MONDAY TO SATURDAY1037LONG DISTANCE
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 20:05:00Train No:  1037
COLOMBO FORT17:15:0017:15:00KANDY   20:00:00KANDY   20:00:00MONDAY TO FRIDAY ( EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)1037LONG DISTANCE
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 20:00:00Train No:  1037
COLOMBO FORT17:35:0017:35:00KANDY   20:12:00KANDY   20:12:00FridayintercityA.C. - INTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 20:12:00Train No:  1033
COLOMBO FORT17:45:0017:45:00KANDY   20:55:00KANDY   20:55:00DAILYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at KANDY at 20:55:00Train No:  1039

Train timetable from Kandy to Colombo

Your StationArrival TimeDeparture TimeDestination / TimeEnd Station / TimeFrequencyNameType
KANDY04:30:0004:30:00COLOMBO FORT   07:12:00COLOMBO FORT   07:12:00DAILY1038LONG DISTANCE
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 07:12:00Train No:  1038
KANDY05:00:0005:00:00COLOMBO FORT   08:07:00COLOMBO FORT   08:07:00NOT ON SATURDAY & SUNDAYLONG DISTANCE
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 08:07:00Train No:  1040
KANDY06:15:0006:15:00COLOMBO FORT   08:50:00COLOMBO FORT   08:50:00DAILYIntercityINTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 08:50:00Train No:  1030
KANDY06:20:0006:20:00COLOMBO FORT   09:45:00COLOMBO FORT   09:45:00DAILYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 09:45:00Train No:  1036
KANDY10:14:0010:40:00COLOMBO FORT   14:05:00COLOMBO FORT   14:05:00DAILYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 14:05:00Train No:  1024
KANDY13:03:0013:10:00COLOMBO FORT   15:47:00COLOMBO FORT   15:47:00DAILYUdarata MenikeEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 15:47:00Train No:  1016
KANDY14:08:0014:17:00COLOMBO FORT   16:53:00COLOMBO FORT   16:53:00From 06.04.2023 till 17.04.2023 except 14.04.2023SPECIAL TRAINAPRIL SEASON
Available Classes: 2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 16:53:00Train No:  1002
KANDY15:00:0015:00:00COLOMBO FORT   17:36:00COLOMBO FORT   17:36:00DAILYINTERCITYINTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 17:36:00Train No:  1010
KANDY15:25:0015:25:00COLOMBO FORT   18:39:00COLOMBO FORT   18:39:00DAILYEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 18:39:00Train No:  1020
KANDY15:53:0016:00:00COLOMBO FORT   18:57:00COLOMBO FORT   18:57:00DAILYPodi menikeEXPRESS TRAIN
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 18:57:00Train No:  1006
KANDY16:22:0016:35:00COLOMBO FORT   19:20:00COLOMBO FORT   19:20:00FRIDAY & SUNDAY ONLYELLA ODYSSEYSpecial
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 19:20:00Train No:  1042
KANDY16:50:0016:50:00COLOMBO FORT   19:40:00COLOMBO FORT   19:40:00SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYSIntercityINTERCITY
Available Classes: 1st Class ,  2nd Class ,  3rd ClassTrain ends at COLOMBO FORT at 19:40:00Train No:  1032

Source: eservices.railway.gov

Last updated: 2023-04-11

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