Head straight to your train without needing to purchase a ticket at the Kandy Railway Station. Hop on the train and settle into your comfortable first class seat before setting off on your adventure. Set-off with views of lush green tea plantations, misty mountains, cascading waterfalls, and rural villages thorugh the large train windows. The landscape is often shrouded in mist, adding a mystical quality to the surroundings. Passes by several picturesque waterfalls, such as the famous Ravana Falls. These cascades create dramatic scenes against the backdrop of the verdant hills. Be treated to panoramic views of mountains and valleys Arrive at your destination after a breathtaking journey on one of the most famous scenic train rides in the world. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily start and end at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Board your train in Kandy 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 Ella, the train will first pass through a narrow ridge and misty green forests before reaching Highlands several rushing waterfalls. Continue through Nanuoya and small villages surrounding the beautiful countryside of Sri Lanka. Whilst you pass the luscious fields of tea to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for wildlife and glamorous settings. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Ella , a bustling town nestled in the Highlands of Sri Lanka. Currently Train is Starting From Nanuoya and we provide a complimentary shuttle service to Nanuoya from Kandy. Important Notice: Bookings made within 30 days may not always receive the preferred class, although priority is always given to the chosen class.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
First Class Scenic Train Ticket From Kandy To Ella lasts about 6–10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $95 per person for this Kandy experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ceylon Pass.
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Booked the tickets via TripAdvisor and the whole process has been so smooth and easy. Great communication from the tour operator and the taxi driver. The train journey is very scenic. Highly recommended
Hi Emanuele, Thank you for the kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you in the future. Kind regards Ceylon Pass Team
Thank you so much for arranging this amazing experience
Priceless beautiful experience ❤
DO NOT BOOK. Tour operator Ceylon Pass didnt show up even tough i paid them 80 euros per ticket. Normal price at the train station: 1,50 euro... Still went on a train. Overrated. Way to crowded, most people dont have a seat, and the views are nice for a couple of seconds. Trust me, this is hyped by tiktok and instagram because pretty girls are hanging out of the windows. If you like views: go on a hike to Ella's Rock. 10000x prettier, more fun and better memories.
This was one of the best trips we ever had. We loved every second of this journey.
The train is crowded It is impossible to find a seat and travel in normal conditions They sell you the tickets and many remain on the platform because there are no seats A nightmare
Hi, We believe you have reviewed the wrong company as we only provide reserved seats as per the booking. Also the seat number is written on the ticket. Please review the right organisation. Kind regards Ceylon Pass Team
So prefect trip Easy to reserv with GYG , the driver picked us at hôtel with already tickets train , so nice Incredible day i recommand.
With Kandy station closed, the journey to Ambewela is quite long, so I really appreciated the opportunity to stop and stretch our legs along the way. It was also a lovely surprise when the driver provided fresh coconuts, strawberries, and snack bags for us. As I’m no spring chicken, I was particularly grateful for the help with my bags and being kindly shown to my seat - it made a real difference. The whole experience felt thoughtful and well organised. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company.
An amazing train journey to Ella with breathtaking scenery! The staff at Ceylon Pass were incredibly friendly and made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!
The train is currently only partially doable due to a large part of faulty rails (about 2/3 of the entire journey). Inquiries initially yielded nothing, but a few days before departure it was said that an alternative van was arranged which drives you past some special places and drops you off at the boarding point of the train journey. In our case there was driving as if the devil was after him, hairpin turns through the mountains and there was only a stop at a tea factory. No time to finish the whole tour (25 minutes) because we ‘had to catch a train’. We arrived more than an hour early for departure, but it turned out that the driver also had a pick-up at the station, so he probably had to pull such breakneck tours. On the train it turned out that we had also been assigned the most lame aisle spots, so we hardly had a view of indeed an improbably beautiful environment. Warned if we were told that tickets would not be available, we had already bought our tickets weeks in advance. People just bought tickets at the stations and not only arranged great seats next to each other but also on the ‘good’ (left) side. It would be good if Viator had informed us in advance that a large part of the trip could not be made. Then we would certainly have chosen a different solution! We are very disappointed by Viator by organizing this most expensive trip we have made in Sri Lanka. For a third of the amount you can be taken to a pick-up point in a comfortable taxi and there you have all the time and opportunities to buy a ticket at the station for the regular price!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Scenic Train Ticket From Kandy To Ella | 6–10 hours | 3.9 (31) | $95 | |
 From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella | 10 hours | 5.0 (6) | $89 | View |
 Kandy to Ella Scenic Road Trip and Train Ride Tour | 8–11 hours | 5.0 (7) | $65 | View |
 Kandy to Ella Tour by Car with Scenic Train Ride from Nanu Oya | 6–10 hours | 5.0 (7) | $55 | View |
 Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive | 10–12 hours | 4.9 (74) | $145 | View |
 Nuwaraeliya Nanuoya Ella Train Tickets | 2–3 hours | 4.0 (52) | $24 | View |
 Sri Lanka Cooking Class with Granny | 3h 30min | 5.0 (749) | $25 | View |