This is Kandy's main train station. The station is very popular with tourists so the staff is really helpful. Tickets to Nuwara Eliya or Ella are prized so I'd suggest trying to get your tickets at least the day before. The facilities are great even though the ticket counters can get busy.

The important railway station in Central Province. This is a kind of interchanging station. It's situated at the 1,680 ft from the sea level. Platforms are clean. Cafeteria available. Very good experience in here.

Has a small car park.It's clean but there are a lot of bird droppings (it can't be helped) Rooms are also available at station and they may be need to booked before date of your arrival. Two food outlets are inside the station.When taking a train, get on last and hold the railway by the door. Then you can stand in the door to see the scenery. Don't hang out, as you can fall, and this is very dangerous.

Located at 119 km (72miles) away from Colombo.Builed on 1867. One of the main train station in Srilanka.

Don’t feel boring if you have to wait for the train 🚂, there is a book shelf with various types of books for you to read there 😉

Vey beautiful place. Main railway station for colombo to badulla train route but didn’t come to some trains This is a city with heritage. You can see the carvings at the station entrance & this is a very clean railway station which I have ever seen. Only they need to care a little bit on the sanitation part but otherwise their service from the entrance & up to station brings you the feel of perfection.. each & every part of the station is to be seen for its heritage things..

Kandy railway station is a charming and well-maintained transportation hub in Sri Lanka. Its colonial architecture and scenic surroundings make it a delightful place to start or end a train journey. The staff is friendly and helpful, ensuring a smooth travel experience. A must-visit for train enthusiasts!

Kandy has become a very popular destination with the tourists in Sri Lanka.🇱🇰 Well maintained railway station, Very friendly staff..🚂🚇One of the better stations in Sri Lanka...😍🌿🫶❤️ One of the biggest railway station in Sri Lanka. Beautiful Environment and a quality service here.. 😍👍🇱🇰🫶

The Colombo to Kandy railway line (what is now known as the Main line) was extended in stages, with the first stage to Ambepussa completed in December 1864 and the next stage to Polgahawela by November 1866. Following the construction of bridges over the Mahaweli Ganga and the Maha Oya the last rail tracks were laid on 15 April 1867.[3] The next day the first steam engine entered the Kandy Railway Station. On 30 April 1867 the first train, a goods service, completed the journey from Colombo to Kandy, with the first passenger service commencing on 1 August 1867.[3][4][5] Initially there were two train passenger/mail services, leaving at the respective ends of the service at 7:00am, with the overall journey taking 4.5 hours.[3][5] The railway station at Kandy was constructed on a site known as Deiyange Wela. It is 512 m (1,680 ft) above sea level and 120 km (75 mi) from Colombo.[5] ArchitectureEdit Kandy Railway Station features both Modernist and Victorian architecture. The station building is of the Art Moderne style, incorporating curving forms and long horizontal lines. It uses concrete massing to create a geometric form. Its minimalist walls and simple, bold forms contrast sharply with the highly ornamented, traditional architecture that surrounds it.[6] Platform at Kandy station The structure sheltering the platforms is of an older Victorian design. The structure displays stylish arches and intricate metalwork. In February 2008 Chevron Sri Lanka provided RS. 7 million to Sri Lanka Railways to renovate and restore the railway station.[7] The refurbishment was completed by June 2008, prior to the commencement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit. The works included drainage, landscaping, colour washing of the station building, renovation of lobby flooring, installation of new platform benches, waste collection facilities, and the renovation of toilets and passenger waiting rooms.[8]

The best thing you can do in Kandy is get the hell out. So yeah wold recommend to get a train to Ella and enjoy your journey and be amazed by the views.

This Railway station is one of those historic place and centre point of Sri Lanka. Travelling to long distance Colombo or Ella are through rail is best choice. Getting tickets for long trip either early booking or in person available. But look out for holidays and crowded days. Cause you might not want to end up in line for hours and travelling standby inside the train unless if you are into enjoying those kind of rides.

Good facility

beautiful railway station

Kandy Railway Station is the main railway station in Central Province. It is being used by tourists who travel to Kandy to see the heritage city as well as the general public. Reserving seats on weekend trains from Kandy station is nearly impossible. However the staff is knowledgeable and will suggest the options available. There are a few pastry shops inside the premises. The sanitary facilities have also improved over the years.

(Translated by Google) The city is a proud place. The Sri Dalada Maligawa is located in the vicinity of the temple. A train leaves Colombo in the early hours of this morning. Tickets are available to all locations in Sri Lanka. Cleanliness and service are very good. The station employs around 100,000 a day. (Original) නුවරට මහත් ආඩම්බර ස්ථානයකි. ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව ආසන්⁣නයේ පිහිටා ඇත. මෙම දුම්රිය ස්ථානයෙන් උදේ පාන්දරම කොළඹට දුම්රියක් පිටත්වේ. ලංකාවේ සෑම ස්ථානය සදහා ප්‍රවේශ පත්‍ර ලබා ගත හැකියි. පිරිසුදුබව ත් සේවයත් ඉතාම සුභ දායකයි. දිනකට ලක්ෂයකට අදික ප්‍රමානයක් මෙම ස්තානයෙන් සේවය ලබා ගනි.

The railway station located in Kandy city. Can take trains to Colombo and the southern line, Matale and Badulla. Has a small car park.

The worst railway station and the worst service ever. I would rather give zero stars but the app does not allow it.i am a daily commuter of the 5.20 pm train and the queue leading to the ticketing counter is huge, sometimes expanding towards the main road as well, The station master has no idea or clueless about the huge queues and the difficulties faced by the fellow commuters. simply open up another counter to ease up the queue so the commuters will be able to board the train on time, without loosing a limb or a life.

Kandy is my favorite town in the country. The climate, ancient buildings, lake and temple of tooth relic make the city special. KCC is in the middle of the city and a cinema, food court and many other shops are there. Queens hotel gives a good background for beautiful photos. In the festival season (perahara season) you can see a lot of traditional dancing and other events.

The ticket issuers are doing a better job and overall staff is much supportive. The station premises is very beautiful and well maintained. You may find plenty of seats inside of the station to relax while you waiting for your train. Anyway, if you need anything to buy, do not ever go to the shops in outside premises of the station. They are selling goods at a higher range of price and they do not even worth for it. The tuk drivers are friendly but most of them are also trying to scam people. Always use PickMe or Uber for travel to your destination.

Well management

(Translated by Google) If the British are building something, they do it very efficiently. The trains and the road itself, which they built more than 150 years ago, are still working and serving well. In the 60-70s of the 20th century, the modernization of the railway was carried out and its development stopped there. You should take a ride in a carriage with Sri Lankans once and there will be two options - either you will change to a taxi (or a car) for the duration of the journey, or you will continue to admire the beauty of the passes and mountains of this gorgeous railway! (Original) Если британцы что-то и строят, то делают это очень качественно. Поезда и сама дорога, которую они построили более 150 лет назад, до сих пор работает и исправно служит. В 60-70 годах 20-го столетия была проведена модернизация ж/д и на этом ее развитие остановилось. Вам стоит один раз проехаться в вагоне с ланкийцами и тут будет два варианта - или вы на время путешествия пересядете в такси (или машину) или и дальше будете любоваться красотами перевалов и гор этой шикарной железной дороги!

I went to get this place for Badulla train. People are very friendly and helpful. Nicely maintained and Clean.

This is a city with heritage. You can see the carvings at the station entrance & this is a very clean railway station which I have ever seen. Only they need to care a little bit on the sanitation part but otherwise their service from the entrance & up to station brings you the feel of perfection.. each & every part of the station is to be seen for its heritage things..

There is a Three Wheel (tuk tuk) mafia running this railway station with the support of Railway staff. This is the only station you will find outside taxis are not allowed and travelers are forced to use the mafia 3-wheel gangsters. This is happening for almost 2 years, and no one has interfered as of now. One day these gangsters came to question me when I brought my family in my own car to drop at station. This is pathetic and I would say this cannot happen without the support from railway staff and police. Probably a well-organized mafia plan is in action against the will of people.

Railway station is somewhat ok. There are washroom facilities and a canteen. When buying from the canteen try to buy packeted items with price tag. 🛑 ATTENTION FOREIGNERS🛑 Never use tuk tuks parked Infront of the station. They may try to overcharge you ×5 times the normal rate. Rather use uber or "pickme"(apps are available in playstore/apps store) Tuk tuk drivers are like vultures here. Do not fall into their trap.

Colonial architecture, pleasant view. Helpful staff

(Translated by Google) I recommend a trip on the Kandy ~ Ella route ... Wonderful views (Original) Polecam wycieczkę na trasie Kandy ~ Ella... Widoki cudowne

One of the main railway stations and connection in Sri Lanka railways. It iis also next to the main bus stand.

A beautiful railway station. Unsatisfying with the staff service.

Major railway station is a kandy srilanka.

Crowded by local and foreign tourists. Iconic place in sri lanka.

Kandy is a Popular Destination among overseas travellers and arrives here via train. Kandy Rail station is neat and clean with all basic facilities.

I have engaged with lots of work with station and it's not very good experience always. Some of their people's are corrupted. They need always some money to do even little things. But most of the time they are very helpful. We once organized giving of alms in a train. We faced lots of troubles 😕. But after a long discussion we got the chance and we did it very well . We gave ice cream in 3 trains.

One of the Main railway station in Sri Lanka. Located in William Gopallawa mawatha in the heart of the Kandy City. Clean and tidy railway station. This station connects Peradeniya and Matale Railway stations. Sanitary and canteen facilities available. Main access point to religious places and tourist attractions near Kandy. Vehicle parking space is available.

One of the best Railway station in Sri Lanka 😍😍 i have uploaded every train shedule from kandy to whole sri lanka 😂😂 it's near to bus stand and market also very near. Atm facilities also available outside of railway station. Waiting area also very good and very clean platform and railway station.

Kandy Railway Station is a major railway station in Sri Lanka, located in the city of Kandy in the central province of Sri Lanka. It is the final stop on the main railway line that runs from Colombo to Kandy and serves as a hub for rail transportation in the region. The station was opened in 1867 and has since undergone several renovations and improvements to modernize its facilities. It features classic colonial architecture and is one of the most beautiful railway stations in Sri Lanka. From Kandy Railway Station, travelers can take trains to various destinations in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla. The train ride from Kandy to Ella is particularly scenic, with stunning views of the tea plantations and lush green hills. In addition to regular passenger trains, the station also serves as a hub for freight trains, transporting goods across the country. The station has several platforms and is equipped with modern facilities, including waiting areas, ticket counters, and restrooms. This is also near the main bus stand of Kandy. And from the left side of the station, we could see the Post office also. Some trains are going to Matale also. When we considering all the things overall this train station provides good service for the users.

Some great sights, particularly the temple and the lake

This station is always busy but neat and clean ... There are having chairs to take rest and surrounded by nature and they are maintaining that ... U can see in photos

Kandy its one of the bigger cities in Sri Lanka. The city itselfs its worth visiting for 1 or 2 days, that's enough to see interesting place like the Buddhist temples, the lake, Arthur's Seat and so on. The city offers a few nice Cafes and restaurants, lots of small stalls with fruit/vegetables, household, fish and so on, lots of bakeries, many supermarkets (2 in the Centre), a modern cinema KCC. The city is surrounded by beautiful nature and if you plan to visit search an Accomodation outside the very crowdy city Centre (we stayed at Tree Breeze Inn on one of the hills, bear big Buddha Temple), up there its quite and beautiful).

The station facilities are worn out and is in need of refurbishment. Restrooms are rundown and not cleaned regularly it seems. There are two cafes inside and and an upstairs restaurant after the main entrance before ticket barrier. I have seen much better kept and clean stations even small ones on upcountry line. The staff should try at least to maintain the facilities.

Sacred town. The town plan should be properly redesigned so it will be less messy. Including road traffic plan. Relocating and centralizing places. Like bus stops, shops, government buildings. The town is not properly organized is the main issue. Other than that most facilities are there.

After two years I came to Kandy . I taken a new photos at 12.50 p.m. These photos are New power set Class S 14 train . Its manufactured by China. This train was departured from Badulla . Arrived Kandy at 12.50 p.m.

One of the major railway station of srilanka. You can get train for any destination. Facilities are rather good, rest rooms and canteen aveilable here. Infront of the station there are vehicle to hire you. Also some shops are available near to that. And the kandy bus stand near to it

The Kandy Railway Station plays beautiful music on the platforms - everything from Bollywood to Beethoven, while you wait for your train to arrive. Do note that trains are almost always late - often by up to 2 hours. As soon as the train arrives, people rush in to grab seats, especially on the popular “touristy” blue train. Before you board, take a deep breath and mentally prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime (both inside the train and the view outside).

Getting a ticket and going to my designated platform was a breeze. It was not crowded probably because it's a Sunday and off peak hours. The receptionists are knowledgeable about train routes and can speak/understand English. They know how to deal with foreigners and can even suggests train timings and options. It's clean but there are a lot of bird droppings (it can't be helped). Generally, the experience of riding a train is nice especially when you meet locals and see different landscapes.

Ticket are not available even weeks before the traveling dates. Team is not responsive at all (worse than the government offices that expected) less common sense with the staff from top to bottom. SLR has to introduce e-ticket concept but with these people will not possible to go ahead with the year 2050.

(Translated by Google) The train station is in the middle of the city. In front of the station building. The platform will be inside. Able to travel to cities such as Colombo, Badulla, Matale. In the station there is clearly signs for train schedules and prices to different cities. Before going into the platform, there will be a ticket check as well. Travelers prefer to take the train from Kandy to Ella, a world famous tea plantation railway line. It is a route that has many users. Side of the train station When facing the station On the right hand side there is a Goods Shed Bus Stand bus station which has routes to various cities. (Original) สถานีรถไฟอยู่กลางเมือง ด้านหน้ามีอาคารสถานี ชานชาลาจะอยู่ด้านใน สามารถเดินทางไปเมืองต่างๆ ทั้ง Colombo, Badulla, Matale ในสถานีมีป้ายบอกตารางเวลารถไฟและราคาไปยังเมืองต่างๆ ชัดเจน ก่อนเข้าไปในชานชาลาจะมีการตรวจตั๋วโดยสารด้วยนะครับ นักท่องเที่ยวนิยมมานั่งรถไฟจากเมือง Kandy ไปเมือง Ella เป็นเส้นทางรถไฟสายไร่ชาที่โด่งดังไปทั่วโลก เป็นเส้นทางที่มีผู้ใช้บริการเยอะมากครับ ด้านข้างของสถานีรถไฟ เมื่อหันหน้าเข้าสถานี ด้านขวามือจะมีสถานีรถบัส Goods Shed Bus Stand ซึ่งมีเส้นทางไปเมืองต่างๆครับ

One of Favorite 😍 Station 🚉 in SriLanka

kandy is a very large city in Central province Sri Lanka,The sacred tooth relic is located in Kandy,Kandy was the last kingdom of Sri Lanka

Okay place with okay service, not the best service.

Trains are working on time.🎉️

Since colonial period of British this station is famous and attractive.

(Translated by Google) Trains are late. The building breathes with antiquity. The railway itself is quite authentic. But the cars are comfortable. (Original) Поезда опаздывают. Здание дышит стариной. Сама железная дорога весьма аутентичная. Но вагоны комфортные.

Love it

Nice place

Canteen has limited menu with low hygiene level.

Located middle of the town, but low noisy place, beautiful location usually busy

Rail service to Kandy has started more than 150 years ago. You can get trains from early morning to late night to Colombo, Matale, Badulla. Office trains to Colombo stating from 04:30am Generally it takes 2 and half hours to goto Colombo by Intercity train. Other express trains are taking arround 3 hours. Rooms are also available at station and they may be need to booked prior to date of accomodation. 2 food outlets are insede the station.

One of the main station in sri lanka.

Worst service, never answers phone calls!!!!!!

Good place

(Translated by Google) Amazing place (Original) lugar maravilloso

(Translated by Google) The train station is not too special with the train, but the locals are friendly! (Original) 火車站🚉同火車不是太特別， 但本地人好友善！

(Translated by Google) Simple station ... the route and times are indicated in multiple languages (Original) Simpel station...de route en tijden zijn aangegeven in meerdere talen

(Translated by Google) Clean train station. You can buy a seat for 1st class. But buy better in advance. Toilets for foreigners dirty without paper. (Original) Čisté nádraží. Místenku na 1. třídu v pohodě koupíte. Kupujte ale raději s předstihem. Záchody pro cizince špinavé bez papiru.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful compared to Colombo Fort. It is also recommended to see the work of replacing locomotives and vehicles as soon as possible. A station with many foreign tourists. Walking distance from the city center. It is recommended if you have time, but if it is hot or there is a lot of luggage, take a taxi or tuk-tuk without overdoing it. (Original) コロンボフォートと較べてとてもきれい。早めについて機関車、車両の入れ替え作業を見るのもオススメです。外国人観光客が多い駅です。街の中心部からは歩ける距離。時間があればオススメですが、暑かったり荷物が多い場合は無理せずタクシーやトゥクトゥクで。

best Service

(Translated by Google) If you want to go to Elle then get 3000 per person for the first class. I do not know which connections, but he on Saturday 7:40 had no other than the first class. It's a train for tourists. (Original) Pokud chcete jet do Elle tak si pripravte 3000 na osobu za prvni tridu. Nevim jak ktere spoje, ale ten nas v sobotu 7:40 jinou nez prvni tridu nemel. Je to vlak pro turisty.

About to depart to Colombo