Visiting Sri Lanka

Trains from Kandy to Hatton depart from Kandy railway station in central Sri Lanka and arrive at Hatton train station in the Hill Country.

There are one or two daily departures on this route. One train leaves Hatton railway station in the early evening, and another in the very early morning.

The travel time from Kandy to Hatton is 2h52m to 3h37m. Delays are very common on this route, and the journey often takes several hours longer than the stated time.

There are 3 classes of seats on trains from Kandy to Hatton. First class has an observation carriage that has backward-facing seats that offer great views of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country.

The observation carriage is a spectacular experience, and highly recommended for anyone visiting Sri Lanka. Due to its popularity, make sure you book well in advance in peak periods if you want to travel in the observation car.

Ticket prices for trains from Kandy to Hatton are 220 rupees for 1st class, 110 rupees for 2nd class, and 65 rupees for 3rd class.

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