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Home/Destinations/Ella/Scenic Train Ride

Scenic Train Ride Tours

Ride one of the world’s most beautiful railways: the hill-country train through emerald tea plantations, tunnels and bridges between Ella, Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya), Haputale and Kandy. With reserved seats and open doors framing the rolling green scenery, it’s an unforgettable, classic Sri Lankan journey.

48 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
4.8(719)·1 hour
from$10/ person
via Viator
Halpewatte Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
4.8(414)·1 hour
from$10/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket
Ella
Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket
4.9(123)·6 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Halpewatte Handmade Tea Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Handmade Tea Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
5.0(91)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
4.5(80)·8–10 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ella to Mirissa Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast
Ella
Ella to Mirissa Shuttle & Udawalawe Safari Drive with Breakfast
4.5(45)·8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya)
Ella
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya)
3.7(27)·3 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
From Ella:Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle with Yala Safari Tour
Ella
From Ella:Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle with Yala Safari Tour
4.2(23)·8–11 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy Transfer by AC Car
Ella
Ella to Kandy Transfer by AC Car
5.0(21)·4 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour
Ella
Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour
Ella
Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour
4.8(17)·5 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Ella Scenic Cycling Experience
Ella
Ella Scenic Cycling Experience
5.0(14)·5 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ella to Nanuoya Scenic Train Journey with Reserved Seats Ticket
Ella
Ella to Nanuoya Scenic Train Journey with Reserved Seats Ticket
4.8(13)·2–3 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Ella to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa/Galle Shuttle & Yala Safari
Ella
Ella to Tangalle/Hiriketiya/Mirissa/Galle Shuttle & Yala Safari
4.0(13)·8h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
ELLA 9Arch Tea Garden & Tasting Waterfall Swinging Hiking by Tuk
Ella
ELLA 9Arch Tea Garden & Tasting Waterfall Swinging Hiking by Tuk
4.4(9)·8–9 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Tuk Tuk safari and Picnic in The Tea Plantation from Ella,Haputale & Bandarawela
Uva Province
Tuk Tuk safari and Picnic in The Tea Plantation from Ella,Haputale & Bandarawela
5.0(7)·4–6 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Ella to Galle Shuttle & Yala Safari Drive with Breakfast
Ella
Ella to Galle Shuttle & Yala Safari Drive with Breakfast
5.0(6)·9 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Ella to Colombo train journey with reserved seat ticket
Ella
Ella to Colombo train journey with reserved seat ticket
4.0(4)·8 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Trekking & Picnic in The Tea Plantation From Ella, Haputale & Bandarawela
Uva Province
Trekking & Picnic in The Tea Plantation From Ella, Haputale & Bandarawela
5.0(4)·6 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Ella to Ambewela train ride on (Train № 1005/1015)
Ella
Ella to Ambewela train ride on (Train № 1005/1015)
4.0(4)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Ella to Yala Expedition Lipton’s Seat, Tea & Scenic Train Journey
Ella
Ella to Yala Expedition Lipton’s Seat, Tea & Scenic Train Journey
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Haputale Tea Estate Walking Tour From Ella
Ella
Haputale Tea Estate Walking Tour From Ella
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
From Ella - Day Excursion to Yala National Park
Ella
From Ella - Day Excursion to Yala National Park
5.0(2)·8–9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Sri Lankan Tasting Menu in Ella – A Ceylon Culinary Journey
Ella
Sri Lankan Tasting Menu in Ella – A Ceylon Culinary Journey
5.0(2)·1 hour
from$15/ person
via Viator
Scenic Train Ride Ella To Horton Plains National Park And Drop Nuwara Eliya
Uva Province
Scenic Train Ride Ella To Horton Plains National Park And Drop Nuwara Eliya
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Ella To Yala National Park Private Transport
Ella
Ella To Yala National Park Private Transport
3.0(1)·2–4 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Trekking to The Highest Waterfall in Sri Lanka from Ella
Ella
Trekking to The Highest Waterfall in Sri Lanka from Ella
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Day Excursion to Lipton Seat & Dambatenne Tea Factory from Ella
Ella
Day Excursion to Lipton Seat & Dambatenne Tea Factory from Ella
4.0(1)·6–8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (Nuwaraeliya)
Ella
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (Nuwaraeliya)
15 min
from$24/ person
via Viator
Tea Country Link: Private Taxi Transfer | Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Ella
Tea Country Link: Private Taxi Transfer | Nuwara Eliya to Ella
1h 18min–2h 6min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Ella Hotel to Nuwara Eliya Hotel Transfers
Ella
Ella Hotel to Nuwara Eliya Hotel Transfers
2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Ella to Peradeniya train ride on (Train No: 1002 "Denuwara Menike")
Ella
Ella to Peradeniya train ride on (Train No: 1002 "Denuwara Menike")
6–7 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Ella or Bandarawela: Adisham & Demodara Loop Rail Tour
Uva Province
Ella or Bandarawela: Adisham & Demodara Loop Rail Tour
6 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy train ride on (Train No: 1016 "Udarata Menike")
Ella
Ella to Kandy train ride on (Train No: 1016 "Udarata Menike")
6–7 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Tickets for the Kandy to Ella Train with Guaranteed Seats
Ella
Tickets for the Kandy to Ella Train with Guaranteed Seats
6–7 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
Ambewela to Ella train ride on (Train № 1005/1015)
Ella
Ambewela to Ella train ride on (Train № 1005/1015)
1–2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Ella Hotel to Yala National Park Transfers
Ella
Ella Hotel to Yala National Park Transfers
5 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Ella Hotel to Anuradhapura Hotel Transfers
Ella
Ella Hotel to Anuradhapura Hotel Transfers
5–6 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
From Ella - Udawalawe Safari & Transfer to Other Locations
Ella
From Ella - Udawalawe Safari & Transfer to Other Locations
10–12 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Ella to Unawatuna with Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Private Tour from Ella to Unawatuna with Udawalawe Safari
8 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Ella Hotel to Kandy Hotel Transfers
Ella
Ella Hotel to Kandy Hotel Transfers
4 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Ella to Galle with Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Private Tour from Ella to Galle with Udawalawe Safari
8 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Tea Estate Experience from Ella
Ella
Tea Estate Experience from Ella
3 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Ella Hotel to Polonnaruwa Hotel Transfers
Ella
Ella Hotel to Polonnaruwa Hotel Transfers
4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Ella to Weligama with Yala Safari
Ella
Private Tour from Ella to Weligama with Yala Safari
8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Ella to Weligama with Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Private Tour from Ella to Weligama with Udawalawe Safari
8 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy Shared Shuttle Service
Uva Province
Ella to Kandy Shared Shuttle Service
4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Ella with Train Ride & Tea Plantation
Ella
Private Tour Ella with Train Ride & Tea Plantation
6h 15min
from$722/ person
via Viator

Scenic Train Ride in Ella — FAQ

Why is the Ella train ride famous?
The hill-country train through Ella is considered one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, winding past tea plantations, waterfalls, tunnels and viaducts in the misty highlands.
What is the best train route from Ella?
The stretches between Ella and Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya), Haputale and Kandy are the most scenic; the Ella–Kandy leg is the classic, with reserved seats recommended.
How do I book the Ella scenic train?
Reserved-seat tickets sell out fast, so book ahead through a tour or in advance; many visitors take the most scenic shorter legs around Ella.

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