From Ella Travel to Kandy by Second or Third Class Train Ticket

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Board a train in Ella and begin your magical journey through rugged mountains, lush greenery, and pristine lakes. Find your seats in the first class section of the train and settle in.

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

Continue through luscious fields of greenery to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for wildlife and rural life in the countryside. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Kandy, a bustling city nestled in the Highlands of Sri Lanka home to the famous Temple of Tooth and Ambuluwawa Tower.

Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily terminate at Nanuoya.

For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train.

What's included

  • One Way Second/Third-class Train Ticket
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

What to expect

  1. Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a scenic train ride from Ella to Kandy with a first class ticket. Pass through the lush greenery of the countryside and the Highlands, and see the famous Temple of Tooth in Kandy.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

Your driver will come and pick you from your hotel in Ella. We will send the meeting instructions the day before the activity via portal.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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