Taking the train from Ella to Badulla instead of Kandy?
Everyone does Kandy to Ella. Is it worth taking the train the opposite way, from Ella to the final stop in Badulla?
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3 Answers from travellers
Yes! It is the best-kept secret. The stretch from Ella to Badulla takes about 1 hour, passes right over the Nine Arch Bridge, and goes through stunning tea estates. Because 90% of tourists get off at Ella, the train is suddenly completely empty and you get the best window seats easily.
We did this. You can get off at Badulla, have a local lunch, see the Dunhinda Falls, and take a bus or tuk-tuk back to Ella. Highly recommend.
Wow, having an empty train carriage sounds amazing. I am definitely doing this route.
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