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The 13 Best Sri Lanka Train Tours

13 rail days  ·  from $18 a seat

Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 sri lanka train tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

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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

Reserve a seat for Sri Lanka’s famous Ella to Kandy train ride. The six-hour trip passes tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain villages, and misty hills. Your seat may be in first, second, or third class, depending on availability. Tickets arrive by WhatsApp before midnight the day before travel.

“They were very kind and very quick to respond. Everything is perfect. I wanted to buy tickets for a trip with friends and on the main website in two minutes they left, I relied on them and as promised the day before departure at midnight, the tickets and 2nd class reserved arrived. I would buy backAuto-translated”

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Ella: Tea Factory, Train, and Nine Arch Day Tour with Pickup - Ravana Waterfall makes an easy first stop
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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

Travel from Colombo, Galle, Negombo, or nearby resorts to Ella with an English-speaking guide such as Krish, Ranga, or Dinesh. Expect a long road day with a short scenic train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, tea tasting, Ravana Waterfall, and optional ziplining.

“Krish was a fantastic tour guide! He has a bubbly, friendly attitude and his attention to detail to personalise the itinerary to make the most of the day was second to none. I had a great day and saw everything I wanted to. Even when I was nervous to go down the zipline, his encouragement got me through! Overall, this day is going to be a highlight of my trip! Highly recommend”

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

Travel from Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe with a driver-guide. Climb Sigiriya, visit the Temple of the Tooth, ride the Nanu Oya to Ella train when weather allows, hike Little Adam’s Peak, and finish with an elephant safari.

“it was great guide was very much supportive. tour company also give us advised.”

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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour - Nine Arch Bridge before the train
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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

Travel by tuk-tuk with guides such as Shifar, Rishad, or Jagan to Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Station, Ella, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and Pallewela Waterfall. The day includes hiking, swimming, photography, and a short train ride. Lunch and zipline entry cost extra.

“We had an exceptional tour and can highly recommend it. Our guide spoke clear, easy-to-understand English, communicated very well before the trip, and was punctual and reliable. He was also incredibly helpful and supportive, especially during the hike, and made sure we were comfortable even though we were traveling with our two-year-old son. The trip itself was fun and well organized. The waterfalls were truly impressive, and the hike down and back up was challenging but absolutely rewarding. The view from Little Adam’s Peak was stunning and a real highlight of the day. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish!”

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Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive - Little Adam’s Peak gives you the best short walk
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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

Travel from Bentota to Ella in a private car with a driver-guide, stopping at Rawana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Loop, and a tea factory. You’ll also ride the Hill Country train from Demodara toward Haputale, with lunch, tickets, entry fees, and hotel transfers included.

“A wonderful day trip exploring the sights around Ella. This let us experience the beauty of Sri Lanka away from the coast. Pradeep was our driver and guide for the day and was superb at his job. He was friendly and made sure everything was jRead more”

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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train - Ella Rock takes the most effort
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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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Ruwan for a private Ella day tour covering eight major sights, hotel transfers, hikes, waterfalls and a Demodara to Ella train ride. Add the $33 Flying Ravana zipline or $5 Calypso train music option if desired.

“Hiking up Ella Rock was challenging but so rewarding with the stunning views from the top. Ravana Falls was a picturesque spot and perfect for some great photos. Riding the Calypso train through the lush landscapes was a unique experience, and Little Adam's Peak offered breathtaking views with a much easier hike.Our guide was fantastic and made sure we had an amazing day.”

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Ella Odyssey Train Reserved Seats Kandy to Ella - Starting at Platform 1 in Kandy
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Ella Odyssey Train Reserved Seats Kandy to Ella

7.Ella Odyssey Train Reserved Seats Kandy to Ella

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $34

Meet at Kandy Railway Station at 9:40 am for a roughly six-hour Ella Odyssey ride. Your paper ticket has a reserved seat in second or third class, with scenic stops for photographs. Ticket delivery is offered before departure, and contacts such as Geesara or Bawantha may assist with arrangements.

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

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From Kandy: Nuwara Eliya by Train - A useful warning about rail conditions
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From Kandy: Nuwara Eliya by Train

8.Nuwara Eliya by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $80

Travel from Kandy into Sri Lanka’s tea country by train, then explore Nuwara Eliya, Lake Gregory, Ramboda Falls, and Blue Field Tea Factory with a private English-speaking chauffeur guide. The train may be replaced by a car if rail conditions change. Lunch, entrance fees, and gratuities are extra.

“This was a wonderful day out escorted by Indika. He was arrived at the correct time and collected us from a completely different station than planned, and with a smile on his face! Thank you, India. As for the train trip, it completely met our expectations with some great scenery, tea plantations and pickers plus waterfalls at a sedate pace. The visit to Nuwara Eliya and the tea factory on the way home worked well and we were returned to the hotel as promised. After making my schoolboy error, all hat I would suggest is that the station that we should have got off the train at is included in…”

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Sri Lanka Private 2-day Tour:Train Trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya - Day one: Colombo, Kegalle, and the road into Kandy
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Sri Lanka Private 2-day Tour:Train Trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

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

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

Travel from Colombo through Kegalle to Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Garden, then ride the blue train toward Nuwara Eliya. You’ll see tea country, waterfalls, and colonial-era hill scenery, with private or small-group transport and an English-speaking guide.

“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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Nuwara Eliya from Kandy by Train - Nanu Oya and the road into Nuwara Eliya
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Nuwara Eliya from Kandy by Train

10.Nuwara Eliya from Kandy by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $76

Start with hotel pickup in Kandy, then ride a public train through Sri Lanka’s tea country to Nanuoya. A private chauffeur guide takes you around Nuwara Eliya before driving you back past Ramboda Falls and Bluefield Tea Gardens. Train class depends on availability.

“This is probably the worse tour I have booked via viator. The train ride which was the main highlight of the tour did not happen as there were a strike going on with the Sri Lankan train companies. Our disappointment continues when our suRead more”

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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey - From hotel pickup to the platform
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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

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

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

You’ll take a 10-hour scenic rail journey toward Ella with an English-speaking host or greeter, reserved first-class seating, snacks, one included drink, and hotel transfers within 10 miles of the station. The route currently starts at Ambewela because of cyclone damage, with a complimentary shuttle provided.

“ceylon havde en fantastisk servise men togturen var længere end forventet måtte vente 3 timer i toget på en station”

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

12.Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $49

Join an English-speaking guide and driver for a full day around Ella, with hotel pickup, lunch, Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, the Demodara Loop, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak. You can add the Calypso train for about $5 or the Flying Ravana zipline for about $33.

“Saw so much, had a delicious lunch and the driver was excellent”

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2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride - All Inclusive - Rawana Falls on the way to Ella
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2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $340

Travel from Negombo or nearby coastal towns to Yala for a four-hour morning safari, then continue to Ella for Rawana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak. Day two brings a 60 to 70 minute hill-country train ride and a tea factory visit, with transport, meals, hotel, tickets, and a private jeep included.

“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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