Tours/Nuwara Eliya/Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella
Viator · group up to 70 pax

Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella

3.5(75)Nuwara Eliya1 hour
VIATOR3.3(38)TRIPADVISOR3.6(37)

Description

It is amazing experience to enjoy most beautiful scenic train ride from NuwaraEliya (Nanuoya) to Ella. How we do ? We book train tickets in-advance for you and send you the e-version of the ticket. We will inform you train time and all details via email or telephone. What you should do ? You just have to book our package you are looking right now. Please share all your requirements once you book the package. Please note that in case of unavailability of requested train time or seat class, we will arrange next best option for you. If you are not flexible to change, please mention it when you make the reservation.

Tour Options

First Class Reserved
  • First class reserved : Air conditioned, couple seats, power adoptor, rotatable seats, w/c, canteen
Third Class Reserved Seats
  • Third Class: Group Seats, Fans, Shared Table, W/C, Canteen
First Class Seats
  • First Class : Air Conditioned/ Leg Rest/ Arm rest/ Closed Windows/ WC/ Charging Points
Second Class Reserved
  • Second class reserved : Non air conditioned, couple seats, ceiling fan, openable windows, w/c, canteen
Second Class Seats
  • Second Class: Open windows, Arm rest, Baggage space, W/C
Third Class Reserved
  • Third Class Reserved: Group seats, non air conditioned, ceiling fan, openable windows, w/ c, canteen

Highlights

All Fees and Taxes
Reserved Train Seats

What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Reserved Train Seats
Not included
Anything NOT mentioned under Inclusions

Traveller Ratings

3.5
75 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(75)

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Kristina_M
April 13, 2026
If you want to spend 3x more for peace of mind

Total scam - the actual value of the ticket is $9 (it was printed on the ticket) - I paid $36 on here!!!!!! I get you need a mark up for the booking fee and what not, but 300%? That’s an actual joke.

Operator response

There are extra fees to get reserved seats for last minute reservations. You have ordered 2 days before and we have provided a Reserved Seat for you. You need to understand that booking platforms are charging fees for commissions, marketing and all. As the tour operator, we charge for transport and our service charges. Therefore if you don't like to pay for it, you can come to railway station and get a so called ticket and go standing in a crowded compartment without having a seat. So its up to you to decide what you want to have.

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Wendy A
April 2, 2026
Scenic trip

Our tour operator booked this train as it gets booked up quickly . Do take water & snack with you although they come round selling tea coffee , fruit ,nuts (cash only ) I agreed left side has better views but you can go stand near doors to outside .Hold on as it gets bumpy be careful if you lean out to take photo !! A nice trip with Mountain View’s does get busy .

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Laurence_S
March 28, 2026
Nice

Nice train trip, the booking via Viator was easy and I received the Eticket well in advance! Everything went smoothly on the Dday.

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Irina_L
March 27, 2026
Smooth sequence

The tickets arrived the next day via mall. Everything is agreed. Very good and fast communication.

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Maps19709472295
March 26, 2026
We enjoyed the train journey very much!

Booking was very easy but we received electronic tickets via WhatsApp only few hours before the journey. To make comfort better to send tickets three days before the journey via email as well as WhatsApp.

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Rachel_R
March 3, 2026
Overrated experience

The train ride itself was not that spectacular and I think it's just become the thing to do in Sri Lanka. Getting the tickets was also stressful as there was no communication from the agent until I chased him twice. I was also only informed the day before that the station I was going to get the train from had been damaged and I needed to go from another station and quickly needed to arrange transportation. Really not impressed with the customer communication.

Operator response

We have informed you about the railway track damages on 25th February through WhatsApp and email. Its over 2 weeks before your travel date. And clearly sent all necessary details through email, which you must check as mentioned in the tour page.

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Sofia_M
February 24, 2026
Face experience when you see reality

Very expensive for the seats you're awarded. You get 10 times cheaper by buying it at the train station itself.

Operator response

Well, if you want you can pay some extra and have a reserved seat. If you don't want a reserved seat, you can buy a cheap unreserved ticket on the station and able to take the train by stand and probably be packed in a crowded compartment. Therefore its up to you to choose.

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Monica_M
February 17, 2026
To do

Scenic train in the countryside of Sri Lanka, really very beautiful and suggestive; ask the train manager for the photo outside the train door.

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Emanuele_G
February 9, 2026
Price too high

The views are beautiful. Beautiful experience. Reason I gave 3 stars is the price. I paid €61 for two first class tickets (where there are no doors and windows open) while doing it directly at the station the same morning for second class (much nicer) I would have paid €1.37 for two tickets. DISPROPORTIONATE PRICE DIFFERENCE

Operator response

The tickets you get on same day morning from railway station is not for RESERVED SEATS. You can get Second or Third class UN RESERVED tickets to go by standing. What you have paid to get RESERVED SEAT'S TICKETS. The total you are paying included service charges, ticket price, taxes and booking platform charges. Thanks

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ThomasJohannes_V
February 7, 2026
We were looking for...

We were looking for tickets and found them here. There's a price to pay. The text read: You can either go to Badulla Central Station or get off at Ella. The ticket was only issued and valid until Ella (maybe this is now corrected). The conductor let us continue for a small tip. Overall, however, good service and tickets to WhatsApp in advance.

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