Ella Train Schedule
View all departures and arrivals for Ella railway station based on the 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable.
Departures from Ella
| Train | Origin | Destination | Time | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Train#1126 | Colombo Fort | Badulla | 12:36 | Observation, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1038 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 05:02 | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1040 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 06:02 | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1030 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 06:17 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 06:47 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 06:55 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 06:53 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Express Train#1036 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 07:22 | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Udarata Menike#1016 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 09:32 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 09:46 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Podi Menike#1006 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 09:44 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1046 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 19:28 | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#1045 | Badulla | Colombo Fort | 21:02 | 1st Class Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways.
Train Details

SL
#1126•Mixed Train
Completed
Colombo Fort → Badulla
Departure
04:00
Colombo Fort
9h 30m
292 km journey
Arrival
13:30
Badulla
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Observation2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1038•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
04:00
Badulla
3h 12m
292 km journey
Arrival
07:12
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1040•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:00
Badulla
3h 7m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:07
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1030•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:15
Badulla
3h 32m
292 km journey
Arrival
08:47
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:45
Badulla
9h 55m
292 km journey
Arrival
15:40
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:50
Badulla
10h 10m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
05:50
Badulla
10h 10m
292 km journey
Arrival
16:00
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1036•Express Train
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
06:20
Badulla
3h 22m
292 km journey
Arrival
09:42
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class

SL
#1016•Udarata Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
08:30
Badulla
10h 0m
292 km journey
Arrival
18:30
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
08:50
Badulla
10h 34m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1006•Podi Menike
Completed
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
08:50
Badulla
10h 34m
292 km journey
Arrival
19:24
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1046•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
18:30
Badulla
11h 29m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class

SL
#1045•Night Mail
Upcoming
Badulla → Colombo Fort
Departure
20:00
Badulla
9h 59m
292 km journey
Arrival
05:59
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class