Kandy Trip Overview
The beautiful train trip between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya/ Nanu Oya Railway Station takes about 4 hours.
You should sit on the right side of the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya as the scenery is best on this side of the train. But you will get amazing views no matter what side of the train you sit in.
Departure from Kandy: 08:47 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 12:40 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class)
Departure from Kandy: 11:10 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 14:45 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class)
Departure from Kandy/ Peradeniya Station (10 min taxi or tuk-tuk drive from Kandy): 12:35 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 15:55 (VIP train ViceRoy II by 12Go)
The total train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella takes around 3-4 hours. By comparison,The reason the train takes so much longer is because it has to cross over many mountain ranges thereby slowing it down.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 8 hours
Starts: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Sightseeing Passes
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The beautiful train trip between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya/ Nanu Oya Railway Station takes about 4 hours.
You should sit on the right side of the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya as the scenery is best on this side of the train. But you will get amazing views no matter what side of the train you sit in.
Departure from Kandy: 08:47 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 12:40 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class)
Departure from Kandy: 11:10 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 14:45 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class)
Departure from Kandy/ Peradeniya Station (10 min taxi or tuk-tuk drive from Kandy): 12:35 – Arrives at Nanu Oya Train Station: 15:55 (VIP train ViceRoy II by 12Go)
The total train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella takes around 3-4 hours. By comparison,The reason the train takes so much longer is because it has to cross over many mountain ranges thereby slowing it down.
Visit: Kandy City Center, Kand, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The beautiful train trip between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya/ Nanu Oya Railway Station takes about 4 hours.
Nuwara Eliya to Ella takes around 3-4 hours.
