The average train between Kandy and Ella takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Ella. 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 Kandy and Ella. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kandy is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Ella at 5:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy station and arriving at Ella station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 22m.
Kandy to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
The distance between Kandy and Ella is 64.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 30–5,000 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
