Ella to Kandy

Ella to Kandy

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Ella to Kandy Schedule

Ella to Kandy Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots Comfort 2pax Any timeLKR 35,636
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 05:45 - 13:03LKR 3,650
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:37 - 13:03LKR 3,125
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 09:15 - 16:22LKR 3,650
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 10:24 - 16:22LKR 3,650

Transportation from Ella to Kandy

Facts about the transport from Ella to Kandy

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport2h 18m
Earliest Departure6:37 AM
Latest Departure6:37 AM
Departures per day1
Distance115 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

Ella to Kandy Destination Reviews

GH
A lovely ride, staff friendly - super comfortable and food was good
Train #11042 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 19, 2023
JC
Ordered train tickets over a month before leaving home country. Tickets sent to remote hotel as asked for. Would definitely recommend this service and train ride.
Train #1006 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Apr 28, 2022
RW
All works perfekt, Train Ella to Kandy
Train #1006 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 26, 2022
CT
The scenery was beautiful as you will have read about. Apart from the Ella rock views when leaving the station you see more of the mountains and tea estates sitting on the right if travelling from Ella to Kandy. This was however a very long slow trip of over six hours to go not much further than 150km. Our seats were at the front of the first class carriage and with one large suitcase jammed between me and the carriage end because it would not fit on the parcel shelf. Moreover each time the door opened at a station the train fumes would come into the carriage. You have to be a romantic to want to do this trip although many younger people seemed to enjoy hanging out of the doors taking selfies. I was only on this train because the one with the observation carriage was not running. 12Go however managed to get me the tickets enabling me to walk through the gate quickly and easily. I also received the money back for the ticket delivery to my hotel because they sent this ticket and another one together. I would use 12Go again simply for peace of mind and being prepared.
Train #1016 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 15, 2022
KE
Super easy booking experience, tickets arrived at our accommodation well before the journey, and the reserved seats made our journey so so easy!
Train #1016 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 10, 2022
ML
I booked first class from Ella to Kandy, but I was given Badulla to Kandy. Agent fees- I can understand the extra charge. But I think it’s too high compare to the price on the ticket.
Train #1006 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Mar 4, 2022
HD
Arrived to all of our hotels in advance and received text messages before departure
Train #1006 2nd Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jan 28, 2022
KZ
Dont book first class, not worth the price. Seats in 2nd class are the same size and you can open the windows
Train #1006 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jan 13, 2022
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How to get from Ella to Kandy

Travelling between Ella and Kandy is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 5.84 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.84.

How long does it take to get from Ella to Kandy?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Ella and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ella and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 18m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 26m to reach Kandy.

How much does it cost to get from Ella to Kandy?

Travelling between Ella and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 5.84 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 5.84 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ella and Kandy ?

  • 1 from Ella to Kandy starting from 06:37 Ella until 06:37 Ella

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ella to Kandy.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Ella and Kandy

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ella to Kandy?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% chosen flight+taxi
  • 25% bought a taxi ride
  • 8% took a train