From Kitulgala, how do I actually get on the Kandy to Ella train?

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I am in Kitulgala 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 Kitulgala 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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We reserved Kandy-Ella and stopped stressing. Unreserved was fine on a quieter midweek board with small bags.

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If you are tired, stay near the bus stand or town centre in Kitulgala and skip the extra viewpoint. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first. Cards are a maybe, not a plan.

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