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Quick one: where do I buy a reserved train seat if I'm already in Mannar?

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Leo Iqbal•223 rep

Not in Colombo. Counter in Mannar, app, or do I need to go to a bigger station?

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If you need a seat through the hills, reserve. From Mannar, an unreserved hop with big bags at busy hours is a gamble. 'Observation carriage' talk is blog folklore — ask the counter what exists that day.

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Minidu Goonewardena•140 rep

Reserved Kandy–Ella and stopped stressing. Unreserved was okay midweek with small bags. With a suitcase I'd reserve.

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Isla Petrov•142 rep

If you're tired, stay nearer the bus stand / town centre in Mannar and skip chasing a perfect sunset. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first — cards are a maybe. Locals will tell you if a ticket is counter-only.

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