Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels
Train Travels

Train Travels

Traveling on a train in the highlands of Sri Lanka, is rated as one of the best train tours in the world. Once you experienced this, you will certainly agree with us.

  • Route Colombo/NuwaraEliya
    Ella
  • Best Time All Day
    Day time
  • Suggestions Expo Rail
  • Our Rating Must Travel
    5/5
Train Travels in Ella

Train is a major transportation way for tourists in Sri Lanka. We recommend you to use a train when you come to Ella and enjoy the breathtaking views while standing on the open doors.

Nuwara Eliya to Ella train experience is famous as one of world's beautiful train journey. Once you experienced this, you will certainly agree with us. When the train is passing the tea plantations, hills, bridges, tunnels and water falls, your camera will have a very busy time. Check out our gallery and decide if you want to visit Ella from a train or not.

Checkout the train schedule here. Also you can book advance tickets, better you contact the railway for more information.

Safety - as the doors are opened in trains many people try to get to the steps of the door. But please be careful as any accident will ruin all your journey.

Expo Rail

Alternatively you can book expo rail in advance which is a luxury service provided specially for the travelers. You can book your tickets advance by visiting this site and contacting them.

 Website   Expo Rail

 General Line  (+94) 11 4 225050

 Hot Line  (+94) 11 5 225050

From

Train Details Available Classes Departure Time Arrival Time (at Ella) Frequency

Podi Menike

Train No: 1005

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

05:55 am
15:14 pm
DAILY

Udarata Menike

Train No: 1015

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

08:30 am
17:27 pm
DAILY

1007

Train No: 1007

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

09:45 am
18:22 pm
DAILY

Night Mail

Train No: 1045

Night Mail Train

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

20:00 pm
06:05 am
DAILY

Train No: 1126

LONG DISTANCE

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

03:47 am
13:24 pm
DAILY

Podi Menike

Train No: 1005

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

08:57 pm
15:14 pm
DAILY

Udarata Menike

Train No: 1015

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

11:19 pm
17:27 pm
DAILY

1007

Train No: 1007

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

12:31 pm
18:22 pm
DAILY

Night Mail

Train No: 1045

Night Mail Train

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

23:06 pm
06:05 am
DAILY

Train No: 1126

LONG DISTANCE

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

03:30 am
13:24 pm
DAILY

Podi Menike

Train No: 1005

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

08:47 am
15:14 pm
DAILY

Udarata Menike

Train No: 1015

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

11:10 am
17:27 pm
DAILY

Night Mail

Train No: 1045

Night Mail Train

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

03:11 am
06:05 am
DAILY

Train No: 1126

LONG DISTANCE

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

09:30 am
13:24 pm
DAILY

Podi Menike

Train No: 1005

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

12:45 pm
15:14 pm
DAILY

Udarata Menike

Train No: 1015

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

15:01 pm
17:27 pm
DAILY

1007

Train No: 1007

EXPRESS TRAIN

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

15:55 pm
18:22 pm
DAILY

These are fixed train times for the route. If you are looking for current train times please visit to Railway Gov site. You can find the train times from anywhere in Sri Lanka