TransportTravel note
Reserved seats on the hill-country train go fast
Ella railway station, Ella, Uva Province
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The scenic train between Kandy and Ella is popular, and reserved seats sell out early. Unreserved carriages can be very crowded.
The lesson
Book reserved seats as soon as they open, or be ready to stand.
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