From Hiriketiya, how do I actually get on the Kandy to Ella train?
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Marta Keller 97•217 rep3
I am in Hiriketiya tonight. Do I go to Kandy first for a reserved seat, or can I board later with luggage?
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If you need a seat through the hill, reserve. From Hiriketiya an ordinary unreserved hop with bags is a gamble at busy hours. Observation talk is a blog, not a ticket class.
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Vinura Weerasinghe•203 rep4
We reserved Kandy-Ella and stopped stressing. Unreserved was fine on a quieter midweek board with small bags.
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Elias Bennett Brno•171 rep0
If you are tired, stay near the bus stand or town centre in Hiriketiya and skip the extra viewpoint. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first. Cards are a maybe, not a plan.
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