The Ella Odyssey Train

The Ella Odyssey Train

Ella Odyssey Special train runs daily between Colombo Fort railway station and Badulla railway station. The Ella Odyssey train goes to Badulla from Colombo on Thursday and Saturday and returns to Colombo from Badulla on Friday and Sunday. It stops at the most popular tourist attractions from Colombo to Badulla.

(Last updated: 2024-03-15)

General Information

Train name Ella Odyssey Train
Train number 1041 (Colombo Fort to Badulla)
1042 (Badulla to Colombo Fort)
Train type Special
Number of stops 21 max (Stations)
10 (Tourist attractions)
Journey duration 10 hours 23 mins
Available classes 1st Class A/C (176 seats), 2nd Class (144 seats), 3rd Class (50 seats)
Frequency Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Status Operating
Tickets Reservation only
Powerset Class S14

Colombo to Badulla Train Schedule

Date Departure time Arrival time
Every Thursday 05:30 16:00
Every Saturday 05:30 16:00

Badulla to Colombo Train Schedule

Date Departure time Arrival time
Every Friday 09:15 19:20
Every Sunday 09:15 19:20

Colombo to Badulla Train Stops (Updated on 2023/08/01)

Train Stop Arrival Time Departure Time Stop Time Notes
Colombo Fort - 05:30
Gampaha 06:00 06:01
Veyangoda 06:11 06:12
Polgahawela 06:45 06:46
Rambukkana 06:56 06:58
Peradeniya 08:04 08:05 -
Kandy 08:13 08:25 12 minutes
Peradeniya 08:33 08:35 -
Nawalapitiya 09:18 09:23 -
Horsetail Waterfall 2 minutes Near 93.5 miles post
Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) View 2 minutes Near 107.25 miles post
Hatton 10:35 - -
St Clair Waterfall View 2 minutes Near 114.5 miles post
Great Western Station 11:40 11:44 -
Nanuoya 12:02 - -
Elgin Falls View 2 minutes Near 134.25 miles post
Summit Level 2 minutes Near 139.75 miles post
Ohiya end of No 18 Tunnel 3 minutes Near 140 miles post
Ohiya 13:02 - -
Idalgashinna 13:25 13:35 -
(Wind break)Sulan Kapolla View 3 minutes Near 150.5 mile post
Haputale 13:52 13:53 -
Diyatalawa 14:04 14:05 -
Bandarawela 14:17 14:19 -
Kithal Ella Waterfall View 3 minutes Near 167.5 miles post
Ella 14:47 14:50 -
Nine Arches Bridge 10 minutes Near 169 miles post
Demodara Tunnel and Bridge
Demodara 15:15 15:25
Hali Ela 15:47 15:48
Badulla 16:01
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Badulla to Colombo Train Stops (Updated on 2023/08/01)

Kindly note that the train will pass the viewing points at slow speed during this journey and it will only stop at Nine Arches Bridge and below stations.

Station Arrival Time Departure Time Notes
Badulla - 09:15
Hali Ela 09:28 09:29
Demodara 09:49 09:59
Ella 10:24 10:25
Bandarawela 10:50 10:51
Diyatalawa 11:04 11:05
Haputale 11:15 11:16
Idalgashinna 11:30 11:34
Ohiya 11:51 11:52
Nanuoya 12:43 12:50
Great Western 13:06 13:11
Talawakele 13:35 13:50
Hatton 14:14 14:16
Nawalapitiya 15:21 15:25
Peradeniya 16:07 16:14
Kandy 16:22 16:35 13 minutes
Peradeniya 16:43 -
Rambukkana 17:44 -
Polgahawela 17:56 -
Veyangoda 18:32 -
Gampaha 18:41 -
Maradana 19:14 -
Colombo 19:20

Ticket prices

1st Class

Colombo Fort Kandy Nanu Oya Ella Badulla
Colombo Fort - LKR 3000 LKR 4000 LKR 5000 LKR 5000
Kandy LKR 3000 - LKR 3000 LKR 4000 LKR 5000
Nanu Oya LKR 4000 LKR 3000 - LKR 3000 LKR 4000
Ella LKR 5000 LKR 4000 LKR 3000 - LKR 2000
Badulla LKR 5000 LKR 5000 LKR 4000 LKR 2000 -

2nd Class

Colombo Fort Kandy Nanu Oya Ella Badulla
Colombo Fort - LKR 2000 LKR 3000 LKR 4000 LKR 4000
Kandy LKR 2000 - LKR 2000 LKR 3000 LKR 4000
Nanu Oya LKR 3000 LKR 2000 - LKR 2000 LKR 3000
Ella LKR 4000 LKR 3000 LKR 2000 - LKR 2000
Badulla LKR 4000 LKR 4000 LKR 3000 LKR 2000 -

3rd Class

Colombo Fort Kandy Nanu Oya Ella Badulla
Colombo Fort - LKR 1500 LKR 2000 LKR 3000 LKR 3000
Kandy LKR 1500 - LKR 1500 LKR 2000 LKR 3000
Nanu Oya LKR 2000 LKR 1500 - LKR 1500 LKR 2000
Ella LKR 3000 LKR 2000 LKR 1500 - LKR 1000
Badulla LKR 3000 LKR 3000 LKR 2000 LKR 1000 -

Ticket booking

You can use the below methods to purchase tickets

Railway Online Ticket Website

Dialog Railway Ticket

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Tourist Attractions

  • Horsetail Waterfall viewpoint – (2 minutes)
  • Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) viewpoint – (2 minutes)
  • St Clair Waterfall viewpoint – (2 minutes)
  • Elgin Falls viewpoint – (2 minutes)
  • Summit Level – (2 minutes)
  • No 18 Tunnel – (3 minutes)
  • Sulan Kapolla View – (3 minutes)
  • Kithal Ella Waterfall viewpoint – (3 minutes)
  • Nine Arches Bridge – (10 minutes)

Ella Travel Guide

Ella Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to Ella, a charming town nestled in the picturesque hills of Sri Lanka. Known for its lush green landscapes, scenic tea plantations, and friendly locals, Ella is a must-visit destination for both foreign and local travelers. This travel guide is tailored for those arriving by train, offering…

Places to Stay in Ella

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Contact numbers of Railway Stations

  • Colombo Fort Railway Station: +94 11 4 600 111
  • Kandy Railway Station: +0812 222 271
  • Nanu Oya Railway Station: +0522 222 873
  • Ella Railway Station: +0572 228 571
  • Badulla Railway Station: +0552 222 271

Photos

Photos from Daily Mirror Online


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