Overview
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Famous Blue Train Journey from Kandy to Badulla (Ella) is considered as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. Beautiful landscaping, Scenic beauty of the country, waterfalls and tea estates etc adding so much colors to this unforgettable ride.
Train times :
8.47 am
11.03 am
You will receive reserved seats and seat number will be mentioned in the ticket.(Seats will be issued from 2nd, 3rd or 1st class compartments based on availability.)
You can choose the train time and let us know preferred class. We will try our best to provide the ticket from the particular one. We will inform the time & class in advance.
Also we can arrange transport to the railway station at a reasonable rate.
There is no requirement for a printed ticket. We will be sending the e-ticket to you by whatsapp or email. Pease make sure to mention your contact number at the time of reservation. Or else you can send us a message to the contact number mentioned by us.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Nanu Oya Railway Station
For the Passengers who purchase tickets upto Nanu oya from Kandy
Ella Railway Station
For those who purchased tickets upto Ella from Kandy
Options
Kandy to Ella Train Tickets - Reserved Seats
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup is not included
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
528 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!
paulasA8921UL,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience!! Thank you Chathuri for you help and great tour!
Bus ticket scamming
Trip824145,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Take the train in Sri Lanka . As buses are scamming fares . Buses are maverick we know petrol has gone up world wide .normal fare 470 rupee's yesterday 1000 and1000 for my case . This is totally ilegal . I said no . They told me too get off I said no . He came back issued ticket for 470 rupee's . Not a lot of money but it’s the principle don’t scam tourists . Be on your guard !!!
Comfort - presence - local guide
Voyager21725509309,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had some lovely days, with lots of experiences with our private driver Buddika Pleasant driving between the different locations
Not great.
kikigasc,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Be careful, the train does not depart from Kandy, but we do not tell you at the reservation.We come to pick you up in mini van, 3 hours drive in the mountain, to make only 2h30 train.At the price where are sold tickets c is limit of the scam.
Rapid communication and overnight stay
laterrazzabordighera,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Contacted this agency for super efficient train tickets in communication via WhatsApp and payment, the day before departure received electronic tickets..
Great experiences in Sri Lanka
irenln,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a five-day trip around beautiful Sri Lanka with amazing guide and driver Theekshana, Theek, who brought us and gave us many great experiences, good advice and tips. We visited the theme market, temple, traveled by train to Ella, was on safari and many other small and large attractions. The biggest was all the friendly and beautiful people we met on the road . Such a tour was a wonderful way to experience Sri Lanka on.
Stress-free travel
pinkie1990,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really well-organised day out. Very stress-free!! We had a driver from Kandy who was excellent. It was quite foggy but Amila was a superb driver. Following the cyclone we weren’t able to take the train from Kandy due to damage on the railway. So we were taken to Ambewela to catch the train. We still had two hours on the train, so it was fine. It was quite misty at times, so the views weren’t always Insta perfect 🤣, but we loved the haunted quality to the views. Highly recommend!!!
Thank you very much, Chathuri! - what a great job
Peter A,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The train tour unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the severe weather at the end of November; the route was closed .., Chathuri then took care of us on a safari in the Udawalawa National Park and at the Orga of a private driver to Weligama. Communication and care and warmth could not be beaten! Thank you, Chathuri!!! - I would have liked to have told her personally, but unfortunately we did not meet. At any time I would entrust her and her agency again ‚
Reliable, top 2.class seet!
lenakoehler1997,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Reliable and friendly train ticket service with a very good seet! I recommend the 2.class! Greatful for the organisation.
Perfect visit to beautiful Sri Lanka
510bettinav,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had wonderful stay in Sri Lanka. Beautiful nature, the kindest people, warm weather and great food. Our guide Pradeep Wickramage was the best, and showed us so much more than we pre booked. He had our best interest at heart every minute of the trip. Our very best recommendation to Magaweli tours and Pradeep.
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