Do you like to travel on a beautiful and scenic railway? Also, are you willing to travel by train through the high mountains and tea plantations? Then it would be best if you took the train from Colombo to Kandy. In this article, you will find all the information about the Colombo to Kandy train.
COLOMBO FORT RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 011-2432908
If you are accommodated near the Colombo city area, you can come to Colombo Fort train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Colombo area, there are more than 100 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.
Colombo to Kandy train time Table
| Train No | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
| 1005 | Podi Manike (Express Train) | 05:55 | 08:42 | Daily |
| 1009 | Intercity Train (Intercity) | 07:00 | 09:31 | Daily |
| 1015 | Udarata Manike (Express Train) | 08:30 | 11:03 | Daily |
| 1031 | Intercity (Intercity) | 09:00 | 11:31 | Saturday & Sunday |
| 1019 | 1019 (Colombo Commuter) | 10:35 | 13:52 | Daily |
| 1023 | 1023 (Express Train) | 12:40 | 16:04 | Daily |
| 2025 | 2025 (Colombo Commuter) | 13:30 | 16:54 | Friday & Saturday |
| 1029 | Intercity (Intercity) | 15:35 | 18:06 | Daily |
| 1035 | 1035 (Express Train) | 16:35 | 19:34 | Daily |
| 1033 | Intercity (AC Intercity) | 17:20 | 19:58 | Friday & Saturday |
| 1039 | 1039 (Express Train) | 17:45 | 20:55 | Daily |
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Travelling from Colombo to Kandy train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Many trains run between Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station daily, and there are operated 64 weekly trains from Colombo Fort to Kandy.
In Colombo railway station to Kandy railway station, the train time duration between 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Colombo to Kandy train runs on time. (except during office hours).
Colombo to Kandy train Ticket price (From 25/07/2022)
Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Colombo fort to Kandy. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 240.00 (US $ 0.70). Colombo fort to Kandy is a long train distance, and therefore Sri Lankan Railways operating train classes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.
| Train Class | Ticket Price |
| 2nd Class | LKR 500.00 – US $ 1.40 |
| 3rd Class | LKR 240.00 – US $ 0.70 |
If you want to travel 1st Class AC train, you can select Intercity Intercity Express Train (1033 – Train) and pay the ticket price of LKR 1,000.00 (US $ 5.00). This train departed from the Colombo Fort Railway station at 05.20 pm and arrived in Kandy at 07.58 pm.
| Intercity Express Train (6075 – Train) | Ticket Price |
| 1st Class | LKR 1,000.00 – US $ 5.00 |
| 2nd Class | LKR 600.00 – US $ 3.00 |
| 3rd Class | LKR 400.00 – US $ 2.00 |
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You can book train tickets from Colombo Fort to Kandy on the 12go.asia website in advance. Train ticket start price is US$ 16.00
Also, you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.
Best time travel to Colombo to Kandy train
My personal opinion is you should not select trains from Colombo to Kandy the time between 07.30 am to 08.30 am. Because during this period, the natives use it for their jobs and daily activities. If you select the time after 05.30 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 7.00 pm you will be able to travel easily.
General Questions
1. Can I reserve first-class seats from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?
At present, there are class boxes with 1st class train seats from Colombo fort to Kandy. Train travel time from Kandy Railway Station to Colombo Railway Station is 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, so there is a need to reserve seats. You can book train tickets from Colombo Fort to Kandy on the 12go.asia website in advance, or you have to do is arrive an hour before the train you want to buy train tickets at the Colombo Fort train station.
Also, you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.
2. What is the best time for me to travel from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?
The best time to travel from Colombo to Kandy train Railway Station is to avoid office hours. It is best to travel between 05.30 am to 04.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 7.00 pm. This will enable you to travel comfortably. Many locals use this train during office hours, so you may even have to stand on the train without seats.
3. Do I have to pay extra for luggage when travelling from Colombo to Kandy train Railway Station?
You do not have to pay extra for your luggage as there is no maximum limit for carrying luggage on a Sri Lanka train. But be sure to bring a maximum of 30 KG bags per person. But if you carry heavier luggage and the Railway Ambassador feels that it is possible to charge for baggage. That amount is often minimal, and costs are not exceeding LKR 300.00 (US$ 1.50).
4. Can I have internet access on the way from Colombo Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?
At present, it is not possible to access the internet at Colombo railway station in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain internet facilities in person.
5. Is this the cheapest way to travel from Colombo to Kandy?
If you are travelling from Colombo Fort to Kandy by train or any other option, the cheapest way is by train. If you are travelling in the 3rd class, you only have to pay 240.00 LKR (US$ 0.70). If you use a different mode of transportation, you will have to pay more.
6. Is it safe to travel by train from Colombo Fort to Kandy?
There is no need to worry about safety as the Sri Lanka Railways maintains the railway lines and trains on time. The security personnel are deployed for the security of the Kandy railway station and Colombo Fort Railway Station.
7. Are food and drink (restaurant car) available from Colombo to Kandy train?
Currently, the Railway Department of Sri Lanka does not have restaurant cars on any of the trains running on the Upcountry railway line. Therefore, it is possible to bring food and drink before boarding the train and enjoy the food as it travels.
You can also buy food and beverages from local food vendors as they board the train compartments. The best option is to bring food and drink before boarding the Colombo Fort to Kandy train.
The above article has been prepared for easy travel from Colombo to Kandy train, and I hope this article will help you. In addition, if you have a problem, please comment.
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