Express · No. IE 1
Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy train timings
Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy timetable
2 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombo Fort Station | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Kandy Station | 09:25 | — | 116 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Sri Lanka Railways on the day.
Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy: Colombo to Kandy
Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy (IE 1) is an express train run by Sri Lanka Railways between Colombo Fort Station and Kandy Station. The full journey covers 116 km and takes 2h 25m.
It leaves Colombo Fort Station at 07:00 and reaches Kandy Station at 09:25. It runs every day.
Sri Lanka Railways IE 1 Intercity Express from Colombo Fort to Kandy covers 116 km in approximately 2h20m through the Hill Country, climbing through rubber and tea plantations on one of Asia's most scenic rail journeys. Kandy is home to the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple of the Buddha (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Sri Lanka's most venerated shrine.
How to book Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy tickets
Tickets are sold by Sri Lanka Railways on railway.gov.lk and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on railway.gov.lkIntercity Express Colombo–Kandy: common questions
- What time does Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy leave Colombo?
- Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy departs Colombo Fort Station at 07:00 and arrives at Kandy Station at 09:25. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy take from Colombo to Kandy?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 25m for 116 km.
- Does Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy run every day?
- Yes, Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy runs daily.
- Where can I book Intercity Express Colombo–Kandy tickets?
- On Sri Lanka Railways's own site, railway.gov.lk. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.