Nanu Oya to Kandy Train Schedule
The train from Nanu Oya to Kandy takes approximately 3h 38m–23h 15m. There are 25 daily trains on this route. The distance is 292 km. Tickets are available in 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class, Observation, Sleeper.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Nanu Oya) | Arrives (Kandy) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Mail#1045 | 00:47 | 04:35 | 3h 48m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1038 | 07:32 | 06:47 | 23h 15m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | 08:32 | 07:47 | 23h 15m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | 08:47 | 08:02 | 23h 15m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:17 | 12:55 | 3h 38m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 09:25 | 13:17 | 3h 52m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:25 | 13:17 | 3h 52m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:25 | 13:17 | 3h 52m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:25 | 13:17 | 3h 52m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:27 | 13:22 | 3h 55m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1036 | 09:52 | 09:02 | 23h 10m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 12:02 | 15:40 | 3h 38m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 12:16 | 16:40 | 4h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 12:16 | 16:24 | 4h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 12:16 | 16:24 | 4h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 12:16 | 16:24 | 4h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 12:18 | 16:29 | 4h 11m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 13:17 | 17:25 | 4h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1008 | 14:17 | 18:05 | 3h 48m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 22:52 | 03:05 | 4h 13m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 22:52 | 03:05 | 4h 13m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 22:52 | 03:05 | 4h 13m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 22:52 | 03:05 | 4h 13m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 22:54 | 03:10 | 4h 16m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 22:54 | 03:15 | 4h 21m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
00:47
Nanu Oya
3h 48m
292 km journey
Arrival
04:35
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1038•Express Train
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
07:32
Nanu Oya
23h 15m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:47
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1040•Express Train
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
08:32
Nanu Oya
23h 15m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:47
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
08:47
Nanu Oya
23h 15m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:02
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:17
Nanu Oya
3h 38m
292 km journey
Arrival
12:55
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:25
Nanu Oya
3h 52m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:25
Nanu Oya
3h 52m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:25
Nanu Oya
3h 52m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:25
Nanu Oya
3h 52m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:27
Nanu Oya
3h 55m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:22
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1036•Express Train
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
09:52
Nanu Oya
23h 10m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:02
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:02
Nanu Oya
3h 38m
292 km journey
Arrival
15:40
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:16
Nanu Oya
4h 24m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:40
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:16
Nanu Oya
4h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:16
Nanu Oya
4h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:16
Nanu Oya
4h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
12:18
Nanu Oya
4h 11m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:29
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Running Now
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
13:17
Nanu Oya
4h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
17:25
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1008•Express Train
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
14:17
Nanu Oya
3h 48m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:52
Nanu Oya
4h 13m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:52
Nanu Oya
4h 13m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:52
Nanu Oya
4h 13m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:52
Nanu Oya
4h 13m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:54
Nanu Oya
4h 16m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:10
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Nanu Oya → Kandy
Departure
22:54
Nanu Oya
4h 21m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:15
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
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Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Estimated Ticket Prices
| Class | Approx. Fare | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | LKR 220 | Not required |
| 2nd Class | LKR 400 | Optional |
| 1st Class | LKR 900 | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Nanu Oya to Kandy?
The train journey from Nanu Oya to Kandy takes approximately 3h 38m to 23h 15m. There are 25 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Nanu Oya to Kandy?
The first train departs at 00:47 and the last train departs at 22:54.
How much does a train ticket from Nanu Oya to Kandy cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 220 for 3rd Class, LKR 400 for 2nd Class, and LKR 900 for 1st Class.