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ELLA TO KANDY TRAIN SRI LANKA

Ella Railway Station

Ella Railway station is the 74th Railway station on the Main-line from Kandy and opened in 1918. This Railway station code is ELL with an altitude of 1,041 m height above means sea level. Ella railway station has been located between Kitalelle and Demodara railway stations in the Uva Province. This article guides you to travel between Ella to Kandy train easily.

Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station distance is 150.9 km. On the way from Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station, you will be able to see the beauty of a Nine Arch Bridge and railway line running through the tea estates in the high mountains of Sri Lanka.

ELLA RAILWAY STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 057-2228571

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If you are accommodated near the Ella area, you can come to Ella train station in few minutes. If you wish to stay in the Ella town area, there are more than 150 Hotels, Hostels and homestays for your selection.

Ella to Kandy train time Table

Train NoTrain NameDepartureArrivalDays
1016Udarata Manike (Express Train)06:4012:38Wednesday
1006Podi Manike (Express Train)09:2415:51Wednesday
15961596 (Express Train)14:3923:38Wednesday

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Travelling from Ella to Kandy train is easy because of the efficient rail connectivity. Few trains run between Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station only on Wednesday, and there are operated 03 weekly trains from Ella to Kandy.

In Ella railway station to Kandy railway station, the train time duration between 6 hours to 7 hours. Due to delays in train signals between stations, that time may increase when trains are delayed. But in most cases, the Ella to Kandy train runs on time.

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Ella to Kandy train Ticket price

Train travel is the most cost-effective method of travel between Ella To Kandy. Train ticket starts price start to Rs. 150.00 (US $ 0.75).  Ella To Kandy is a long train distance, and therefore Sri Lankan Railways operating train classes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.

Train ClassTicket Price
2nd ClassLKR   270.00 – US $ 1.35
3rd ClassLKR   150.00 – US $ 0.75

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You can book 1st class train tickets from Ella to Kandy on the 12go.asia website in advance. Train ticket start price is US$ 14.00

Also, you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.

Best time travel to Ella to Kandy train

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My personal opinion is you should select trains from Ella to Kandy the time between 08.00 am to 02.30 pm you will be able to travel easily.

General Questions

1. Can I reserve first-class seats from Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?

At present, there are class boxes with 1st class train seats from Ella to Kandy. Train travel time from Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station is 6 hours to 7 hours, so there is a need to reserve seats. You can book train tickets from Ella to Kandy on the 12go.asia website in advance, or you have to do is arrive an hour before the train you want to buy 1st class train tickets at the Ella train station.

Also, you can reserve a train ticket from DIALOG with convenience and ease any time any were by just Dialing 444 on your DIALOG mobile from any postpaid or prepaid connection.

2. What is the best time for me to travel from Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?

The best time to travel from Ella to Kandy train Railway Station is to avoid office hours. It is best to travel between 08.00 am to 02.30 pm. This will enable you to travel comfortably. Many locals use this train during office hours, so you may even have to stand on the train without seats.

3. Do I have to pay extra for luggage when travelling from Ella to Kandy train Railway Station?

You do not have to pay extra for your luggage as there is no maximum limit for carrying luggage on a Sri Lanka train. But be sure to bring a maximum of 30 KG bags per person. But if you carry heavier luggage and the Railway Ambassador feels that it is possible to charge for baggage. That amount is often minimal, and costs are not exceeding LKR 300.00 (US$ 1.50).

4. Can I have internet access on the way from Ella Railway Station to Kandy Railway Station?

At present, it is not possible to access the internet at Ella railway station in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain internet facilities in person.

5. Is this the cheapest way to travel from Ella to Kandy?

If you are travelling from Ella to Kandy by train or any other option, the cheapest way is by train. If you are travelling in the 3rd class, you only have to pay 150.00 LKR (US$ 0.75). If you use a different mode of transportation, you will have to pay more.

6. Is it safe to travel by train from Ella to Kandy?

There is no need to worry about safety as the Sri Lanka Railways maintains the railway lines and trains on time. The security personnel are deployed for the security of the Ella railway station and Kandy Railway Station.

7. Are food and drink (restaurant car) available from Ella to Kandy train?

Currently, the Railway Department of Sri Lanka does not have restaurant cars on any of the trains running on the Main railway line. Therefore, it is possible to bring food and drink before boarding the train and enjoy the food as it travels.

You can also buy food and beverages from local food vendors as they board the train compartments. The best option is to bring food and drink before boarding the Ella to Kandy train.

The above article has been prepared for easy travel from Ella to Kandy train, and I hope this article will help you. In addition, if you have a problem, please comment.

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