Is the third class train to Ella completely unbearable.

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Gabriel B.20 rep1
asked about 7 hours ago

We are on a strict budget. Can we survive the long journey sitting on wooden benches.

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Gabriel B.20 rep1

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The third class unreserved train is incredibly cheap but it features hard wooden benches without padding. For a seven hour journey from Kandy to Ella, it can become physically excruciating, especially if the train is completely packed and you have to stand in the aisle.

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Amali M.9510 rep1

Third class is a fantastic, highly authentic way to travel if you are only going a short distance, like Ella to Badulla, where you can mingle with friendly locals and listen to them singing songs, but it is too grueling for the full day trip.

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Sivakumaran K.7310 rep1

If you are on a strict budget, try to get a second class unreserved ticket instead. It costs only slightly more, but the seats are significantly softer and more comfortable for the long haul.

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Kasun D.8530 rep1

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