From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella

Overview

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Board your train in Kandy and begin your magical journey through rugged mountains, lush greenery, and pristine lakes. Find your seats in the second/third-class section of the train and settle in.

Enjoy the wind blowing through your hair as all the windows are open for the elements in this section of the train!

As you ride to Ella, the train will first pass through a narrow ridge and misty green forests before reaching Ella Rock and several rushing waterfalls. Continue through Haputale to reach the tea villages and plantations in Nanu-Oya.

Continue through luscious fields of tea to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for deer and rhododendrons. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Ella, a bustling town in the hills.

Important Notice: Please book this activity minimum 30 Days before the departure due to very limited spaces available.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Discover Sri Lanka's breathtaking scenery on this train journey from Kandy To/From Ella. Relax in comfortable, second-class seats, chug along narrow ridges, and see picturesque tea plantations.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Second/Third Class Reserved One Way Ticket

Transportation to/from the station

Train Time Preferences

Seating Preferences

Options

From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful journey
sharonkilminster01,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my first time in Sri Lanka and I was very excited about the train journey. Ceylon pass made it happen. Will do it again
deanjY1323HQ,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exceptional service by ceylon pass they answered all the questions quickly and clearly to make sure they put our mind at ease
Thumbs up
391elmat,,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went with my husband. They picked up us from our hotel Earls court and took us to the station. Udaya was lovely and kind person