Kandy · RESERVED HILL-COUNTRY TRAIN TICKETS
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Reserved seats on the hill-country line sell out days ahead, and buying them from Kandy is simpler through a booking. Below are the best reserved-ticket options, ranked: which class and carriage each covers, the Kandy, Nanu Oya and Ella stops, and what every seat costs.
Reserved 2nd/3rd class seats for the scenic train from Kandy to Ella or Nanu Oya. Save hassle, but confirm seat class and details.
“Outstanding adventure. Be sure to book a reserved seat. Otherwise you’ll be standing in a crowded train for seven hours.”
Kandy to Ella by train through tea country, with reserved seats and big-window views plus a famous Bridge in the Sky moment.
“We booked first class tickets, but got unreserved second class. Very crowded and no seating available”
Reserved seats for the Kandy to Ella train, with ticket delivery and extra scenic photo stops. Small group feel, simple logistics, worth it.
“Nice trip by train with gorgeous views of the countryside.”
Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, tea factory stop at Blue Field, Lake Gregory and Ramboda Falls, private air-cond comfort.
“Tolle Fahrt mit dem Zug und zurück mit einem sehr kundigen, netten und guten Fahrer! Thanks Indika!”
First class Kandy to Ella by scenic train with pre-booked seats, big window views, and support at pickup points or Ambewela shuttle.
“Would recommend if you want a hassle free travel experience on the famous train .Communication was excellent .Arrived on time took us to the station ,told us the platform and even gave us snack bags Had the best seats We had loaRead more”
A full-day Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train trip with a private guide, plus Gregory Lake, tea factory stops, and Ramboda Falls on the return.
“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”
Scenic Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train day with tea factory stops, Gregory Lake, old post office, and Ramboda Falls, plus hotel pickup.
“A lovely setting, slightly tired in places but didn't really detract from the beautiful setting. Waiters and waitresses are very attentive. Bravo Dalshan, Rasiha and Ishan. Thank you”
Prebook the Podi Menike Kandy to Ella train for guaranteed seats, tea-country views, and reserved first or second class.
“The trainride is definitely worth it and a must-do if you visit Sri Lanka. We had reserved 2nd class tickets. The doors were opened regularly to make instragrammable pictures.”
Book the scenic Kandy to Nanu Oya train on Podi Menike 1005, with first or second class seating and big hill-country views.
“We booked this trip for 2 pax in reserved seating in second class prior to our trip to Sri Lanka. Despite the booking being paid for and confirmed, a number of weeks later they asked for additional information to purchase the tickets. When this Read more”
