Taking the train from Ella to Badulla instead of Kandy?

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Carmen Ruiz82495 rep2

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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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.

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Dilki Gunaratne504960 rep1

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.

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Anna Williams80190 rep2

Wow, having an empty train carriage sounds amazing. I am definitely doing this route.

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