How to book the Kandy to Ella train tickets online.
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To book the Kandy to Ella train tickets online, you must use the official Sri Lanka Railways website at seatreservation.gov.lk. Tickets open exactly 30 days before departure at 10 AM local time and sell out within minutes, so be ready to book instantly.
If the tickets are sold out online, you can still buy unreserved third class tickets at the station on the day of travel. You might have to stand initially, but seats usually free up after the first hour.
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