Sri Lanka Train Journeys: The 15 Best Rides

★★★★★★★★★★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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Ella: Tea Factory, Train, and Nine Arch Day Tour with Pickup

2.Tea Factory, Train, and Nine Arch Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 16 hours · from $140

Review of Ella’s 16-hour day tour from Colombo and nearby towns, with tea, train views, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls, hiking, and ziplining.

“Amazing tour of Ella we did it alll thanks to Rukshan 😊 he made the tour even better switch the itinerary to allow for longer ok the beach club and little Adams peek also very funny and chatty with the whole crew bring swimming stuff as you can leave in the car when doing other activities you won’t regret it but trainer for Adams peek”

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Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

3.Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 3 days · from $250

Review of a 3-day Sri Lanka tour from Colombo covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, the scenic train, and Udawalawe safari.

“My communication started with Jeev, who patiently and wordy answered all my questions and tried adapt the program to my needs. Then Aaron took care of us during 3 days. All was as sharp as said in the program, we did not miss anything and everything went smooth. Aaron was kind, well-mannered and made sure all the time about us being comfortable. Special thanks for nice and comfy car. Despite long hours of driving 3-4+ hours - we felt very well. In the end, Jeev gave us a complimentary lift to airport. Which was quite nice. I think this tour company is reliable and does best for client. The tour…”

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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

4.Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Review of Ella’s 7-hour tuk-tuk and train tour, with Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, waterfalls, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“Our Tour was great. Our guide was enthusiastic and passionate and took care of us. Keen to take lots of photos and make sure we had memories! Thank you!”

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Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

5.Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $190

Review of the private Ella day trip from Bentota, with train ride, tea factory, waterfalls, mountain views, lunch, and door-to-door transport.

“This is the perfect way to visit a few key sites if you're short on time. In one day we got to visit a waterfall, the nine arches bridge, Ella and little Adam's Peak. It was perfect! Prot Tip: bring a change of clothes.”

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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

6.All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Explore Ella’s top sights by private vehicle and train, with Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls, hikes, and optional zipline thrills.

“Ruwan our driver was amazing. We saw some incredible sights and he was so patient waiting for us to take photos and wander around. A great day, one of the best tours we have done and so much fun. Thank you for all the memories.”

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Day trip to ELLA & LIPTON’s SEAT with Train Ride [ALL INCLUSIVE]

7.Day trip to ELLA & LIPTON’s SEAT with Train Ride [ALL INCLUSIVE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $135

Review of the Ella and Lipton’s Seat day trip from Galle, with waterfalls, tea country, tuk tuk safari, train ride, hikes, and practical tips.

“Amazing Experience ever. with in Day we cover all these things with this Nuts. Rawana Wter Falls and Little Adams Peak hiking then Nine Arches Bridges and back to Liptons Tea and had amazing Train Ride and had a Wonderfull Tuk Tuk ride. No need to stay in Ella with in Day they covered All those things and comfortable journey with safe hands.”

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Ella Odyssey Train Reserved Seats Kandy to Ella

8.Ella Odyssey Train Reserved Seats Kandy to Ella

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $34

Review of the Ella Odyssey train from Kandy to Ella, with reserved seats, scenic stops, ticket delivery, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“Nice trip by train with gorgeous views of the countryside.”

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Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home

9.Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $190

Review of a private Ella day tour from Kalutara with Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, tea, and elephants.

“We did a private day tour to Ella and visited the Elephant Transit Home. The trip was very well organized and comfortable. Ella was beautiful, and seeing the elephants was a special experience. The guide and driver were friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the day. We truly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Hai Sri Lanka Tours. 🌿🐘”

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Sri Lanka Private 2-day Tour:Train Trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

10.Sri Lanka Private 2-day Tour:Train Trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $275

A practical review of Sri Lanka’s two-day hill-country tour, with Kandy temples, the blue train, tea country, gardens, hotels, and key drawbacks.

“The train ride was a dream. I can highly recommend it. On day one, after a very short lunch break of just 30 minutes, we were dragged to a jeweler -> then had to watch a video about how the jewelers are made and, at best, buy something. It wasn't on the program and we didn't want to do that anyway. When we arrived at the hotel, everyone looked at us strangely and showed no welcoming hospitality. Day 2: The train ride was great, but then the guide wanted to go back to Colombo. We asked about Grake Esplanade, the tea plantation and the spice market. Esplanade was too far…”

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Ella Private Day Tour with Train Ride and Visit to Nine Arch

11.Ella Private Day Tour with Train Ride and Visit to Nine Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $145

Review of a private Ella day trip from Bentota with Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, tea, Rawana Falls, and a scenic train ride.

“I booked a private tour with Sindu based on the reviews. Unfortunately the night before I was informed there would be another passenger. When I queried this I was offered another guide. After my day I would have to say that Armuna is not Read more”

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Special Tourists Train Ride in Ella – Calypso Train

12.Special Tourists Train Ride in Ella – Calypso Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $19

Review the Calypso Train in Ella, Sri Lanka, with route details, prices, stops, timing, value, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“Absolute cheek. We paid 60$ and there was no music, no canteen, not what was promised. Just a train that you can also book for 3$ at the station. Don't fall for these scammers, please don't book!!!”

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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

13.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 kandy Train, and Pool Club Day Tour with Pickup

14.From kandy Train, and Pool Club Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Review of a 12-hour Kandy to Ella tour with Ramboda Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, tea, zipline, and pool stop.

“O excursie pe care o recomand 100%. Am avut un sofer J. foarte implicat, care a reusit sa ne duca la timp sa prindem si trenul spre Ella. Multumiri !”

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From Ella -Unforgettable Day Trip of 8 Sights & Train

15.Unforgettable Day Trip of 8 Sights & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Review of Ella’s $34 day trip covering waterfalls, hikes, train views, Nine Arch Bridge, zipline, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Well GYG. Absolutely disappointed in you and disgusted. I have been on several trips with you and they were fantastic, but today I cannot believe you even considered this trip appropriate. Let’s start on the positive. Wherever my man and I go, we always try for the best. Firstly, you do not state that this is a ‘tuk tuk’ day. We have got many Tuk tuks throughout Asia and would have absolutely not got into this one (pictures to prove why). The driver was totally unkept and had very little English. We didn’t take much water with us as you say we were going to get coffee and water. Got…”

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