After Maradana the train will then go through Colombo Fort which will be very busy with lots of people getting on (you will feel smug about getting on in Maradana). You cannot buy a ticket all the way through from Kandy so you will need to buy the Galle ticket at the Maradana ticket counter. The train to Galle then leaves from Maradana at 15.40 and arrives at Galle at 17.34. Remember to sit on the left hand side of the carriage for this section. The Express Train leaves Kandy at 10.30am to Maradana daily (arriving 13.54). It’s a large connection hub and it’s easier to bag a seat in Maradana, than Colombo Fort. Maradana is the stop before Colombo Fort. If the 5am train is just too early to contemplate, you can get to Galle by taking two separate trains to Galle, changing in Maradana or Colombo. You can see a map of the Sri Lanka railway routes below so you can plan which journeys are easy to do via rail.Īlternative trains to get to from Kandy to Galle
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Our advice is to save a private driver for routes where the train doesn’t run so you can save a packet on routes you can easily do by train. It’s also a fantastic way to see the stunning Sri Lanka countryside, that travel with a private driver doesn’t always provide and a perfect chance to see local life unravel with vendors hawking their wares and local families getting from A to B. The train from Kandy to Galle is safe, comfortable and unbelievably easy on your budget. Let me tell you the Kandy to Galle train is the perfect first train journey in Sri Lanka (especially on a Sunday! – read on to find out why Sunday is THE BEST DAY to travel from Kandy to Galle). We’ve travelled a lot by private driver in Sri Lanka (read our post Q&A on travelling around Sri Lanka with a private driver) and I hear you if you’re perhaps anxious about taking public transport in Sri Lanka, especially if you’re a first time traveller Sri Lanka.įear not. Sri Lanka travel – private driver v’s train travel Check out the latest prices on train and bus tickets in Sri Lanka here if you’d prefer to pre-book your tickets before arriving in Sri Lanka. You can then pick up your tickets at an office in Colombo or for a small fee you can have them delivered to your hotel. Always choose the FLEXIBLE option in case your first choice isn’t available ie you want first class but you’d happily take 2nd class if first is fully booked. It’s necessary though to order your tickets through 12GoAsia more than 32 days before you want to travel which gives them time to arrange your ticket. You can only buy tickets once you’re in Sri Lanka direct with Sri Lanka Railway, so if you’re planning your trip and would feel happier pre-booking your train or bus tickets before you arrive in Sri Lanka, you’ll need to book through 12GoAsia who are a reliable agency specialising in train and bus transport throughout Asia. It’s important to know that it’s not possible to book train tickets direct with Sri Lanka Railways if you’re looking to book BEFORE travelling to Sri Lanka. Railway connects the biggest cities in Sri Lanka and offers several classes for all kinds of travelers: 3rd class seats are pretty crowdy and are available in all trains 2nd class seats can be found on inter-city trains 1st class air-con seats are available on some inner-city routes 1st class observation car can be fund mostly on the Main Line 1st class sleeper can be found in overnight trains.IMPORTANT: Booking train tickets BEFORE arriving in Sri Lanka: The British built the Railway System in Sri Lanka back in 1864 for coffee and tea transportation between Colombo and Hill Country. Another beautiful route is Pollonaruwa – Colombo, which offers a wide range of gorgeous sceneries along the way. Enjoy local treats like mango with cinnamon, freshly cut pineapple and crispy papadums, rice and curry, corn with butter and many-many more. It is quite a tourist attraction so be prepared to make lots of new friends along the way. The route from Ella to Kandy is considered the most picturesque in the whole country so if you want to enjoy some train travel – this is the perfect way to do it. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country that’s ideal for train trips. You can also get off at any station you like and get as adventures as possible. You get to enjoy the most spectacular scenery while still having the opportunity to grab some food, talk to locals and meet fellow travelers. Train travel is one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to see the country.
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