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

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Oscar Okafor 1175 rep

I am in Kuchchaveli 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 Kuchchaveli 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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Miles Santos106 rep

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

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