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Trains from Colombo to Kandy

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Two questions regarding trains form Colombo to Kandy:

- The train schedule indicates a Sat/Sun express train departing Colombo (Fort) at 10:30 and arriving about 14:00. Does anyone know if that is accurate? Can the train schedule on-line be relied upon for scheduled times?

- I understand that reservations cannot be made on-line, but can they be made through the hotel?/

Thanks, C. Huey

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Hi there,

1) Yes Railway,gov.lk is the proper schedule

2) Some hotels will do and others won't, 3rd party agents like visitsrilankatours, mentioned in our top question

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k10012140-Top_Question_on_public_transport-Sri_Lanka.html

(seat61 reference), always do it but at a price which might (or might not) be higher than what a hotel would charge.

All the best,

<Erik> & [Sandya]

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Very helpful once again!

Thanks kindly,

C. Huey

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Hi, I arrive at 3am on the 16th feb to colombo and would like to start making my way to kandy by train. Will I be able to buy a ticket at the station for that day ? Id like to book accomodation in kandy but need to know if I will bet there that day. Thank you. Rachel

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See link in 1. You can always buy a ticket for unreserved but if you want reserved you need to do now.

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