Sri Lanka Railways -Tickets and online bookings

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Sri Lanka Railways is Sri Lanka's railway owner and primary operator. It operates the nation's railways and links Colombo with other population centers and tourist destinations.

Official address: No. 15, Negombo road, Jaela

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Sri Lanka Railways

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  • 雖然預定了一等車廂,但是這個列車沒有一等車廂,結果做了二等車廂,不過用電子票卷就可以進出非常方便

  • The train ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya on the Panoramic Train was unforgettable! With about 20 people in the cabin, we had a blast chatting, taking turns snapping photos by the door, and soaking in the incredible scenery. The lush tea plantations, misty mountains, and charming villages were absolutely stunning, and the locals waving as we passed by made it even more special. Without a doubt, this train trip was the highlight of our 3-week journey across Sri Lanka. Highly recommend it!

  • I did a lot of research beforehand and decided to book the trip from the most scenic section of the journey from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya. I accidentally booked the wrong date but Bookaway were able to sort this out for me for an amendment fee and we were sent e-tickets well in advance. I had been warned that trains run late but going in this direction, it was only 10 minutes late and we were delighted to find that our booked seats were right at the front of the observation carriage by the huge panoramic window. The scenery was breathtaking, snacks were served at very cheap cost along the way and the whole trip was easy to arrange using Bookaway and well worth the extra money for peace of mind and the excellent seats booked for us.

  • They brought the tickets to the hotel and they gave us first class tickets.

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Our travelers reviews about the ride with Sri Lanka Railways

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Your questions, Our answers

How much does a train ride cost from Kandy to Ella?

The cost of a train ride for a roundtrip adult ticket to Ella leaving from Kandy is around US$18

Do Sri Lanka Railways have toilets on board?

Sri Lanka Railways do have toilets on board!

Is there Wi-Fi on Sri Lanka Railways?

Most of the Sri Lanka Railways rides have Wi-Fi on board. We recommend reaching out directly to Sri Lanka Railways to find out if your ride is one of those rides.

Do I need to print my ticket or does Sri Lanka Railways offer e-tickets?

Sri Lanka Railways has e-tickets so you don’t need to print your tickets.

Which cities does Sri Lanka Railways operate in?

Sri Lanka Railways operates in Kandy, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Nanuoya, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Tangalle, Galle, Hatton, Habarana, Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Matara, Badulla, Jaffna, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Weligama, Vavuniya, Haputale, Peradeniya, Polonnaruwa, Kurunegala, Pasikuda, Mirissa, Nawalapitiya, Bandarawela, Kekirawa, Kalutara, Gampaha, Aluthgama, Beliatta, Veyangoda, Polgahawela, Ambalangoda, Ahangama, Gampola, Pattipola, Demodara, and Dikwella

Where is the Sri Lanka Railways office?

Sri Lanka Railways’s office is located at No. 15, Negombo road, Jaela