The Kandy to Ella train journey is the most scenic train journey in Sri Lanka, and it’s the most scenic top 10 train journey in the world..
You can purchase the tickets directly at the station or you can book through an Travel Agent. If you are traveling public class, it’s easy to get train ticket at the station. If you are looking comfort and luxury train ride without any disturbance we would like to recommend the reservation tickets in Air Condition Saloon, Second Class or Third Class tickets. But it should need to book in advance to get the reservation ticket. Reservation tickets will open for sale 30 days in advance, if you really wants to take this most scenic train journey you should try to get the tickets in advance. It is worth it to have tickets per booked if you have set travel dates and can’t afford to miss the train if it is fully booked (this does happen). We can help you to reserve the train tickets for you. Click here to contact us.
The views of the train journey are breathtaking. The train going through the multiple tunnels, mountains overlooking farms and villages and Tea Plantations. It’s continually change throughout the trip. There are many places to visit in Ella when you step off the train as well! The train Journey from Kandy to Ella is one of many bucket list items to add to your Sri Lanka Tour.
If you are seeking the options about how to get from Ella to Kandy or Ella to Kandy, there are many options rather than train journey. If you take other options than taking the train, you have made a huge mistake as you have missed out on the most scenic train journey of a lifetime on the Kandy to Ella train.