Badulla to Ella Train Schedule
The train from Badulla to Ella takes approximately 0h 54m–1h 31m. There are 25 daily trains on this route. The distance is 292 km. Tickets are available in 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class, Observation, Sleeper, 1st Class Sleeper.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Badulla) | Arrives (Ella) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#1038 | 04:00 | 05:02 | 1h 2m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | 05:00 | 06:02 | 1h 2m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | 05:15 | 06:17 | 1h 2m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 05:45 | 06:47 | 1h 2m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 05:50 | 06:53 | 1h 3m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 05:50 | 06:53 | 1h 3m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 05:50 | 06:53 | 1h 3m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 05:50 | 06:55 | 1h 5m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 05:50 | 06:53 | 1h 3m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1036 | 06:20 | 07:22 | 1h 2m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 08:30 | 09:32 | 1h 2m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 08:50 | 09:44 | 0h 54m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 08:50 | 09:44 | 0h 54m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 08:50 | 09:44 | 0h 54m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 08:50 | 09:46 | 0h 56m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 08:50 | 09:44 | 0h 54m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1008 | 09:45 | 11:16 | 1h 31m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:45 | 10:47 | 1h 2m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 18:30 | 19:26 | 0h 56m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 18:30 | 19:26 | 0h 56m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 18:30 | 19:28 | 0h 58m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 18:30 | 19:26 | 0h 56m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 18:30 | 19:26 | 0h 56m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 18:30 | 19:28 | 0h 58m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 20:00 | 21:02 | 1h 2m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#1038•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
04:00
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:02
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1040•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:00
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:02
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:15
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:17
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:45
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:47
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:50
Badulla
1h 3m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:53
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:50
Badulla
1h 3m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:53
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:50
Badulla
1h 3m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:53
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:50
Badulla
1h 5m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:55
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
05:50
Badulla
1h 3m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:53
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1036•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
06:20
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:22
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:30
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:32
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:50
Badulla
0h 54m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:44
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:50
Badulla
0h 54m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:44
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:50
Badulla
0h 54m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:44
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:50
Badulla
0h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:46
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
08:50
Badulla
0h 54m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:44
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1008•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
09:45
Badulla
1h 31m
292 km journey
Arrival
11:16
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Ella
Departure
09:45
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
10:47
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:26
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:26
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 58m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:28
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:26
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:26
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
18:30
Badulla
0h 58m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:28
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Ella
Departure
20:00
Badulla
1h 2m
292 km journey
Arrival
21:02
Ella
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
✅
Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Estimated Ticket Prices
| Class | Approx. Fare | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | LKR 220 | Not required |
| 2nd Class | LKR 400 | Optional |
| 1st Class | LKR 900 | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Badulla to Ella?
The train journey from Badulla to Ella takes approximately 0h 54m to 1h 31m. There are 25 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Badulla to Ella?
The first train departs at 04:00 and the last train departs at 20:00.
How much does a train ticket from Badulla to Ella cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 220 for 3rd Class, LKR 400 for 2nd Class, and LKR 900 for 1st Class.