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.
Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily start at Nanuoya.
We provide a complimentary shuttle service to the starting point from Kandy.
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
What To Expect
Discover Sri Lanka's breathtaking scenery on this train journey from Kandy To Ella. Relax in comfortable, second-class seats, chug along narrow ridges, and see picturesque tea plantations. Currently Train is Starting From Nanuoya and we provide a complimentary shuttle service to Nanuoya from Kandy.
Options
From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella
What‘s Included
Second/Third Class Reserved One Way Ticket
Transportation to/from the station
Train Time Preferences
Seating Preferences
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful journey
sharonkilminster01,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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
5.00Exceptional 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
5.00Went with my husband. They picked up us from our hotel Earls court and took us to the station. Udaya was lovely and kind person
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