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Tickets for the Kandy to Ella Train with Guaranteed Seats
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Tickets for the Kandy to Ella Train with Guaranteed Seats

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6 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English (United Kingdom)
Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Scenic views of waterfalls, tea estates, and countryside

A private tour tailored to your group for a personalized adventure

Reserved 2nd or 3rd class seats, ensuring comfort throughout the ride

Travel like a local and immerse yourself in the charm of Sri Lanka

Flexible pickup options, including hotel transfers

Ideal for both seasoned travelers and first-timers

Kandy–Ella Blue Train Journey Showcases Sri Lanka’s Most Scenic Rail Route


A scenic rail experience aboard Sri Lanka’s iconic blue train from Kandy to Ella is being promoted as one of the most visually striking journeys in the island’s hill country. Designed for travellers seeking an authentic and immersive experience, the route offers reserved seating options and optional hotel pickup for added convenience before departure from Peradeniya Railway Station.


The journey unfolds through a constantly changing panorama of rolling tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, cascading waterfalls, and quiet rural villages. As the train winds through the central highlands, passengers are treated to uninterrupted views of some of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated landscapes, making the ride as much about the scenery as the destination itself.


One of the key highlights along the route is the Nine Arches Bridge, a well-known colonial-era railway structure set amid dense jungle and tea fields. The train’s passage across this iconic bridge has become a defining moment of the journey, drawing attention from photographers and travellers alike for its dramatic setting and engineering charm.


Positioned as a blend of comfort, culture, and natural beauty, the blue train experience offers a slow-paced yet unforgettable way to explore Sri Lanka’s hill country. Whether for first-time visitors or returning travellers, the journey is widely regarded as a signature experience that captures the essence of the island’s scenic railway heritage.

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  • All Fees and Taxes
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  • Gratuities for the guide or staff
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Elizabeth P.Google
July 18, 2025

It was awesome experience this train journey. You can enjoy full nature through out the journey. One thing I must tell I booked all the train tickets and 2 car booking from Bookaway app for Sri Lanka trip. Try to buy panoramic train tickets for Ella to Kandy or Nuwara Eliye wherever you are going.

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Veena V.Google
March 19, 2025

What a beautiful scenic journey from Nuwara Eliya to Demodara via Ella 😍 Just enjoyed the journey of about 3 hrs. It was out of the world experience - passing on 9 Arch bridge .. everything was amazing 🤩

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Peter C.Google
February 28, 2025

Nanaoya Train station near Newara Eliya to Demodora Train Station just after Ella via the 9 Arch Bridge You need to stay on this train past Ella (one stop) to Demodora as this then goes over (and stops on) the famous nine arch bridge. But that is at the end. The entire journey, with probably an average speed of twenty miles an hour, is utterly stunning. You will take hundreds and hundreds of photos as there are countless beautiful views. It's high, so its not too hot. We were booked in first class, nearly a mistake as although air conditioned you cannot open the windows and taking snaps through smeary windows is not ideal but fortunatley for us a door was open to the outside on one side and I spent much of the journey filming and snapping directly outside (please be careful, one poor lady, clearly trying for the ultimate social media photo, leaned right out of the train and hit a rock and was sadly killed, not on our train but on the same say we travelled) there are countless amazing photo opportunities without having to lean right out. Once in a life time opportunity and highly recommended.

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Discover the wonders of Kandy, Sri Lanka with this unforgettable experience. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the famous blue train from Kandy to Ella with our exclusive package. Start your adventure at Peradeniya Railway Station in Kandy, or enjoy an upgrade with pickup from your accommodation. Highlights of your tour include: Scenic views of waterfalls, tea estates, and countrysideA private tour tailored to your group for a personalized adventureReserved 2nd or 3rd class seats, ensuring comfort throughout the rideTravel like a local and immerse yourself in the charm of Sri LankaFlexible pickup options, including hotel tr. The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka and one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.. This tour includes: All Fees and Taxes. Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the iconic blue train from Kandy to Ella with our exclusive package. Start your journey at Peradeniya Railway Station in Kandy, or opt for an upgrade that includes a convenient hotel pickup.With daily departures at 8:47 AM and 11:03 AM, your reserved seats in either 2nd or 3rd class ensure a comfortable ride. As you journey through Sri Lanka’s stunning l. Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes. Book your Tickets for the Kandy to Ella Train with Guaranteed Seats today and create memories that will last a lifetime!