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Scenic Railways in Sri Lanka: The 8 Best to Book

8 trips  ·  from $18 a seat

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 scenic railways in Sri Lanka worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

1.Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $17Our pick

Review of Sri Lanka’s Ella to Kandy train ticket, with reserved seating, tea-country views, practical booking advice, price details, and FAQs.

“I recommend to book your tickets with this provider! Easy, no fuss or stress. I purchase my tickets around 3 months in advance and they even got me seats in the left side from Ella to Kandy, which is the side with best views. I got my ticketRead more”

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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey - Ambewela and the current railway change
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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

2.All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Is Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train worth $125? See the views, first-class seating, meals, transfers, risks, and booking advice.

“Communication before the trip was excellent. On the day we were told the driver would be there to collect us at 7. After chasing a tuk tuk turned up (we had a driver we could have used). Also connected to a senior manager to help smooth the process at the station. On arrival said manager was nowhere to be seen. We were handed tickets and a plastic bag with a few beers and a sandwich in and pointed towards the station entrance. After this we were left to figure out the train was delayed, which train was ours and to find our seats all of which the experience we paid…”

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From Ella - Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride - Ravana Falls and the first taste of Ella’s scenery
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From Ella – Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride - All Inclusive - Rawana Falls adds a short nature stop
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2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

4.2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $340

Review of Sri Lanka’s 2-day Yala and Ella tour, including safari, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, tea country, and a scenic train ride.

“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”

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Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride & Tea Plantation Visit - Starting from Ella, the coast, or Colombo
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Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride & Tea Plantation Visit

Horton Plains National Park Tour With Scenic Train Ride - World’s End and the 1,200-Meter Drop
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Horton Plains National Park Tour With Scenic Train Ride

Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride From Hikkaduwa - Nine Arch Bridge, Ella’s most photogenic railway stop
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Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride From Hikkaduwa

7.Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride From Hikkaduwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $180

Review of the Ella day tour from Hikkaduwa, with a scenic train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, tea factory, lunch, and transport.

“We cant rate TravelHikka Tours and especially Chaminda and his family for welcoming us into such a beautiful and enriched country. We gave some ideas to Chaminda on what we would like to do and he came back to us with a wonderfRead more”

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2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride - All Inclusive - Nine Arch Bridge at the end of a full day
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2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

8.2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $340

Review of a 2-day Sri Lanka tour with Udawalawe safari, Ella sights, scenic train ride, tea factory, meals, hotel, and transfers.

“Sam was amazing in helping us personalise our 2 day trip, Udawalawe National Park then onto Ella with various stops along the way seeing all the key highlights and the following day train journey from Demodara to Nanu Oya. Ishan our driver was lovely & made us feel very welcome .”

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