Train Tickets From Kandy to Ella

Overview

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Select luxury trains to normal trains, different departure times and seat classes which suite with your travel plan.

How we do ?

We reserve seats for you in-advance and you will receive e-ticket upon the reservation (pdf version). No need of printed tickets anymore. We are heading with paper-less by contributing to sustainable goals.

You will be informed alternative train times or seat classes if requested option isn't available at the time of booking.

What you should do ?

Just book the product you are looking right now, and please let us know your requirements.

Seats are subject to availability. In case of unavailability we will inform you available options and reserve upon your confirmation. You can contact on WhatsApp +94770422666 to check availability quickly.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Reserved Train Seats

Anything NOT mention under Inclusions

What To Expect

- Upon your reservation, you will contact by our local operator and confirm the train time and seat class. - Receive the e-version of the ticket via email and Whatsapp - On arrival in the station, show your ticket on your phone to the ticket inspector - You will sit on reserved section of the train which assigned under your passport number - Enjoy the ride - Ride will end in Ella railway station Highly recommend you to reserve your tickets atleast 32 days ahead to get exactly what you prefer. If it is less than a month ahead, In case of unavailability of requested train time and class in higher demanding period, you will be given alternative train upon your confirmation.

Options

Blue Color Train - First Class

First Class: Air conditioned, power outlets, comfortable seats, table, arm rest, leg rest, waiter service, w/c

Luxury Train Second Class

Second Class Seats: Offers non air conditioned, couple seats, leg rest, arm rest, w/c, canteen, open window facility

Reserved Third Class

Third Class Reserved Seats: Offers Group of 4 seats together, shared window, shared table, window open fafacility, baggage cabin, fans, canteen, w/c

Blue Color Train - Second Clas

Second Class: Windows can open, comfortable seats, fans, canteen, arm rest, leg rest, table, w/c

Luxury Train First Class

First Class: Offers air conditioned, couple seats, window, arm rest, leg rest, w/c, canteen, power adopters

Observation Class

Observation class: Non air conditioned, couple seats, ceiling fan, leg rest, arm rest, panoramic views, W/C, Canteen Starting from Peradeniya

Blue Color Train - Third Class

Third Class: Group of 4 seats, shared window, table, canteen, fans, w/c

Luxury Train Economy Class

Third Class seats: Offers non air conditioned, group of 4 seats, openable window, shared table, canteen, w/c

First Class Tickets

First Class

Second Class Tickets

Second Class

Reviews

3.20

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Only be aware you might be in the wrong train
dalilacarmo A,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The earlier train left 2hours late and not knowing this could happen, I got inside the wrong train. Viator sent me the right ticket train and communication was great, I just didj t understand why the train was leaving earlier than expected as I arrive earlier as they told me. Once you are the train station, confirm a thousans times before. It worked for the best. I arrived early at the destination . And only in Nuwara Eli someone else got in with her place where I was seating but I did not had to leave the train and switched places.
Not recommended!
MichelleLisa L,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Better buy the tickets at the counter! You pay around 3€ per person. If the train is cancelled as with us you at least don't have to spend 40€. we had to take a tuk tuk to Ella for another 10$. Could have thrown the money out the window the same way.
Bring plenty of water....
Rosemary B,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Bring plenty of water. Make sure you are in 1st class. Stunning views. A comfortable, relaxing ride.
great experience
Laurence O,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
train is easy to access from the platform albeit the step is quite high seats are comfortable & plenty of leg room also plenty of luggage space in o/head racks we were in a first class car
We didn’t know what to...
Hannah S,
Mar 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We didn’t know what to expect in terms of duration as we had read it could take up to 10hrs to get to Ella! We were fortunate that it took 6hrs, with amazing scenery the entire way. Second class reserved was very comfortable and we had piece of mind knowing we had reserved seats. We got the tickets WhatsApp’d to us at 3am the day of travel, all worked out well for us!

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3.20

45 reviews

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