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Ella Odyssey, a new luxury train service from Kandy to Ella has started 5th March 2022. Ella Odyssey train will operate daily leaving Kandy at 7 AM and reaching Demodara at 2.20 PM, and leaving Demodara at 3.40 PM. and reaching Kandy at 9.45 PM. This is very important initiative by Sri Lanka Rail Way Department which greatly help for the development of Sri Lanka Tourism. 

 

Kandy to Ella train journey one of most scenic and beautiful train journey in South Asia climbing through lush green tea estates / waterfalls / tunnels which create super adventurous feeling. There is a high demand for the Kandy Ella train from both local and international travelers but there were only few daily trains operated and the Ella Odyssey train will be a great addition to the Sri Lanka tourism. 

 

 

Ella Odyssey FAQ (Frequently asked Questions)

• What is the Train Name – Ella Odyssey 
• Train Numbers – Kandy to Demodara – 1041 & Demodara to Kandy 1042 
• Train Type – Special 
• No of Ella Odyssey Stops – 12 Stations and 9 Tourist attractions 
• Duration of Ella Odyssey Train – 7 Hours and 20 Minutes 
• Ella Odyssey train ticket prices – Kandy to Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya) 1,500 LKR  / Kandy – Demodara – Ella 4,000 LKR  / Nanu Oya – Demodara – Ella 3,000  / Ella – Nanu Oya 1,000 LKR  / Ella – Kandy 2,000 LKR  / Nanu Oya Kandy 2,000 LKR 
• Train frequency – Daily (365 Days) 
• Train Engine Type – Power Set Class S 14 
• Ella Odyssey train ticket online – As of March 2022, this facility is not available but same will be available soon 
• Can I purchase meals in Ella Odyssey train – Yes the train is with restaurant car and you may able to purchase some selected foods on board. 
• Is there 3rd class tickets in Ella Odyssey Train? No 3rd class and only 1st and 2nd class seats. 
• How to book Ella Odyssey train ticket – If you are a Sri Lankan, you can book 30 days prior to travel through main railway stations and Mobitel M Ticketing services. But if you are a tourist, you better consult your travel agent in Sri Lanka since there is no online booking Ella Odyssey as of March 2022. 
• Can I get down from the train at the stops of tourist places? No train will only stop for few minutes, and you are not allowed to get down from the train except railway stations.  

 

Ella Odyssey Train will stop at below locations 

• Kandy- 07:00
• Peradeniya Railway Station  - 07:10 (5 minutes)
• Geli Oya Railway Station - 07:22 (6 minutes)
• Nawalapitiya Railway Station - 08:02 (3 minutes)
• Horsetail Waterfall view point - (2 minutes)
• Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) view point - (2 minutes)
• Hatton Railway Station -09:14 (2 minutes)
• St Clair Waterfall view point - (2 minutes)
• Great Western Railway Station -10:07 (3 minutes)
• Nanuoya Railway Station -10:26 (4 minutes)
• Elgin Falls view point - (2 minutes)
• Pattipola Railway Station -11:10 (13 minutes)
• Summit Level - (2 minutes)
• No 18 Tunnel - (3 minutes)
• Ohiya Railway Station - 11:40 (3 minutes)
• Idalgashinna Railway Station -12:02 (30 minutes)
• Sulan Kapolla View - (3 minutes)
• Haputale Railway Station - 12:52 (3 minutes)
• Kithal Ella Waterfall view point - (3 minutes)
• Ella Railway Station -13:50 (5 minutes)
• Nine Arches Bridge - (10 minutes)
• Demodara Railway Station -14:20

 

 

Ella Odyssey is a luxury train for the first time Sri Lanka consisting first and second class compartment together with restaurant cabin. This will have around 176 Air con first class seats and over 144 second class seats in this train branded as ‘Ella Odyssey’ which will be operated by Sri Lanka Railway Department. 

 

 

This is an excellent opportunity for tourists who travel from Kandy to Ella which is the most recommended activity during you family adventure holiday or honeymoon tour in Sri Lanka. 

 

 

This tourist oriented luxury Ella Odyssey train will stop at 12 stations including nine tourist attractions such as St. Clair Falls, Great Western, Railway Station, Algin Waterfall, Pattipola, Idalgashinna, Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.which are the most scenic places between Kandy & Ella Railway stations. The train will stop at these locations for a few minutes for tourists to enjoy the scenery and capture photos and videos.

 

 

Sri Lanka Railway Department has already deployed a special security system for the safety of the tourist on this Ella Odyssey train. 
 

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