Facts about the transport from Kandy to Great Western
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 155 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Sri Lanka Railways |
Kandy to Great Western
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$18
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Transportation from Kandy to Great Western
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Trains$ 14.56
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Kandy to Great Western Destination Reviews
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Nicola HThe trip itself was good I was a little miffed because I got insurance by accident but that’s probably my fault for not checking properly
Train #1023 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 28, 2023
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Katja JThe views: wauw!
Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Jan 18, 2023
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Michael LGreat service. It is worth to pay for priority support. The train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya was an amazing experience. The train was late but that did not matter as this gave us more time to enjoy the landscape.
Train #1005 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Sep 30, 2022
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Miho Sit was pity the train was not on service because of the heavy rain .
Train #1015 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Aug 8, 2022
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Marcos SWas not clear enough about information during buying process, seats and refundable criteria
Train First Class, Ella Odyssey, Apr 26, 2022
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Paul B12GO were able to deliver when other agents could not
Train #1005 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 27, 2022
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Jacobus AMost beautiful train trip ever. Unforgettable!
Train #1015 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Feb 25, 2022
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Janice FClean, comfortable.
Train #1005 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jan 21, 2022
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Shobith VService is excellent. But costly.
Train #1005 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Dec 27, 2021
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Munif BPerfect service and prompt response..
Train #1015 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Dec 27, 2021
Popular Routes
From Great Western
Popular Routes in Sri Lanka
How to get from Kandy to Great Western?
When you want to get from Kandy to Great Western, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:
- Train
How far is Kandy from Great Western?
The overland distance from Kandy to Great Western is 97 miles (155 km).
The flying distance is 97 miles (155 km).
How long does it take to get from Kandy to Great Western?
The travel time from Kandy to Great Western takes approximately 4 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Great Western?
To get from Kandy to Great Western prepare to shell out about USD 15.00 for your ticket.
How many trips per day are there from Kandy to Great Western?
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 2 departures a day.
Useful tips for travel from Kandy to Great Western
While train is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.
Trains
Things to remember before buying your train ticket:- Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel.
- In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough - it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.
- If you are in for a premium experience, opt for a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi and a choice of snacks and drinks.
Do many travellers take train from Kandy to Great Western?
Up to now, 533 booked train tickets from Kandy to Great Western through our service. You can check reviews above.