Tea country
Watch the landscape change from dense greenery to rolling tea plantations.
Scenic railway journey
Kandy → Ella
Kandy to Ella by train
Travel through Sri Lanka's misty hill country, tea plantations and dramatic mountain scenery.
- Scenic
- Popular
- Hill Country
RouteKandy → Ella
RegionHill Country
JourneyScenic · ~7h 17m
Best forMountain views
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Your journey through the hills
Follow the railway from Kandy into Sri Lanka's central highlands.
- KandyStarting point in the cultural capital
- Nanu OyaGateway toward Nuwara Eliya
- HaputaleHigh ridge views over the valleys
- EllaHill-country town near Nine Arch Bridge
What makes this journey special?
Mountain views
The railway climbs into some of Sri Lanka's most dramatic highland scenery.
Nine Arch Bridge
Ella is close to one of Sri Lanka's most iconic railway landmarks.
Route notes
- Near kandy: Kandy Lake, Temple of the Tooth.
- Near ella: Ella Rock trailhead, Nine Arch Bridge viewpoint.
Before you board
Arrive early
Give yourself enough time to find the platform and board comfortably.
Bring water
Long scenic journeys are much more enjoyable when you are prepared.
Choose your seat wisely
Window seats offer the best chance to enjoy the changing landscape.
Expect changes
Railway schedules and operating conditions can change. Confirm details at the station.
Good to know
TrainsLanka.lk is an independent railway travel project and is not affiliated with Sri Lanka Railways. Timetables and operational information may change. Confirm important details at the station before travelling.
