1–2 hours
Skip the line
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Travel from Ambewela to Ella by train for a scenic 2-hour journey through lush tea plantations, misty hills, waterfalls, tunnels, and charming hill-country stations. Trains No. 1005 and 1015 depart at 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM, arriving at Ella Railway Station at 11:25 AM and 4:55 PM. Along the way, the train stops at Pattipola, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Haputale, Diyatalawa, Bandarawela, and other small stations, offering breathtaking views of Sri Lanka’s highlands—making it one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Booking is recommended at least 30 days in advance.

Inclusions

What's included

Reserved seats in 1st or 2nd class
E-tickets or physical tickets
Scenic train ride from Ambewela Railway Station to Ella Railway Station
All taxes and service charges

What's not

Hotel pickup and drop-off from or to Ambewela or Ella
Food or drinks
Expenses of a personal nature

Itinerary

The train journey from Ambewela to Ella is a short but stunning ride through Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands, taking about two hours as it passes lush tea plantations, misty mountains, tunnels, and waterfalls. With departures at 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM, the journey offers breathtaking views of green valleys and peaceful countryside, making it one of the most enjoyable and picturesque train experiences in the country.
10 minAdmission included
The train ride from Ambewela to Ella is a beautiful journey through Sri Lanka’s hill country, lasting about two hours and offering views of tea plantations, misty mountains, tunnels, and waterfalls. The train arrives at Ella Railway Station at approximately 11:25 AM and 4:55 PM, making it a relaxing and scenic travel experience ideal for enjoying nature along the way.
20 minAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 8 travellers
Operated by: Lakpura LLC

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kandy

Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 11 skip-the-line tours we list in Kandy.
It is shorter than most of them.

About Kandy

Kandy is the hill-country city of Sri Lanka, home to the Temple of the Tooth, a tree-fringed lake and a botanical garden among tea-covered hills.

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings until the British took it in 1815. It stands around an artificial lake, about 500 metres above sea level, in the Central Highlands. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO site, holds a relic said to be a tooth of the Buddha, and pilgrims bring lotus flowers each day. Drummers and dancers perform at the shrine's rituals.

Top-ranked sights in Kandy: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Alagalla Mountain Range.

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