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Station Central Province · Sri Lanka 6MV27JRM+6F

Kandy Railway Station

Kandy is the gateway to the hill-country line to Ella, with colonial station buildings and a steady flow of passenger trains. Public platforms and the station approach give views of the line and the hills.

Access Station / public platform Best Morning 0 check-ins Updated 19 Oct 2026

Access

Station / public platform

Public platforms with a platform ticket; stay behind the platform edge.

Lineside rules

Stay on public land and behind barriers. Never enter the track, cross a fence or ignore a sign. Trespass is a criminal offence in many countries; local rules may be stricter.

This location: Stay behind the yellow line and off the tracks; the line is active.

Best time

Morning

Morning light is best on the station and the hill-country line.

December to April

What you will see

Hill-country passenger services and station atmospherestationSri-Lankahill-countryEllacolonial

Traffic is indicative — check a live board before travelling for a specific working.

Facilities

Stationcafestoilets

On the map

Kandy Railway Station

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