The average train between Ella and Kandy takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Ella to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ella and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ella station and arriving at Kandy station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
Ella to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Ella and Kandy is 64.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ella to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–5,000 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
