Ella to Kandy Train Schedule
The train from Ella to Kandy takes approximately 1h 40m–7h 47m. 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 (Ella) | Arrives (Kandy) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train#1038 | 05:02 | 06:47 | 1h 45m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | 06:02 | 07:47 | 1h 45m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | 06:17 | 08:02 | 1h 45m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 06:47 | 12:55 | 6h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1005 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 6h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 6h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 6h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 06:53 | 13:17 | 6h 24m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 06:55 | 13:22 | 6h 27m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1036 | 07:22 | 09:02 | 1h 40m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 09:32 | 15:40 | 6h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:44 | 16:40 | 6h 56m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:44 | 16:24 | 6h 40m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:44 | 16:24 | 6h 40m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:44 | 16:24 | 6h 40m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | 09:46 | 16:29 | 6h 43m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | 10:47 | 17:25 | 6h 38m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1008 | 11:16 | 18:05 | 6h 49m | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 19:26 | 03:05 | 7h 39m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 19:26 | 03:05 | 7h 39m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 19:26 | 03:05 | 7h 39m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 19:26 | 03:05 | 7h 39m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 19:28 | 03:10 | 7h 42m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | 19:28 | 03:15 | 7h 47m | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | 21:02 | 04:35 | 7h 33m | 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
Ella → Kandy
Departure
05:02
Ella
1h 45m
292 km journey
Arrival
06:47
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1040•Express Train
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:02
Ella
1h 45m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:47
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:17
Ella
1h 45m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:02
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:47
Ella
6h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
12:55
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1005•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:53
Ella
6h 24m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:53
Ella
6h 24m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:53
Ella
6h 24m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:53
Ella
6h 24m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:17
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
06:55
Ella
6h 27m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:22
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1036•Express Train
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
07:22
Ella
1h 40m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:02
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:32
Ella
6h 8m
292 km journey
Arrival
15:40
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:44
Ella
6h 56m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:40
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:44
Ella
6h 40m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:44
Ella
6h 40m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:44
Ella
6h 40m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:24
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
09:46
Ella
6h 43m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:29
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
10:47
Ella
6h 38m
292 km journey
Arrival
17:25
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1008•Express Train
Completed
Ella → Kandy
Departure
11:16
Ella
6h 49m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:26
Ella
7h 39m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:26
Ella
7h 39m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:26
Ella
7h 39m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:26
Ella
7h 39m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:05
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:28
Ella
7h 42m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:10
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
19:28
Ella
7h 47m
292 km journey
Arrival
03:15
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Ella → Kandy
Departure
21:02
Ella
7h 33m
292 km journey
Arrival
04:35
Kandy
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
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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 Ella to Kandy?
The train journey from Ella to Kandy takes approximately 1h 40m to 7h 47m. There are 25 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Ella to Kandy?
The first train departs at 05:02 and the last train departs at 21:02.
How much does a train ticket from Ella to Kandy cost?
Estimated fares are LKR 220 for 3rd Class, LKR 400 for 2nd Class, and LKR 900 for 1st Class.