Colombo · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
6 reviewed
Out of 6 train experiences on this site, these 6 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter are below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to planning the rest.
Rail views, tea tastings, Ravana Waterfall, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak, with hotel pickup included from west-coast Sri Lanka.
“We had a very good trip. Our driver and guide (Rukshan) was also very polite and helped us as much as he could and explained all the spots we visited. Definitely a recommendation!”
Prebook reserved 2nd-class seats on the scenic Colombo–Kandy intercity train. Get an e-ticket, skip lines, ride tea country comfortably.
“Helpful staff, but train was over booked. Great price. They are very personal. Sri Lankans are such a friendly culture.”
Private 2-day Sri Lanka hill-country tour with the Hill Country Blue Train, Kandy temples and show, plus Nuwara Eliya tea.
“I got a completely different experience than almost every other review here. My guide wasn’t really a guide at all but more like a private driver. He didn’t really say a word the entire 2 days to me as he didn’t speak english well. But he was a great driver, always on time, and dropped me off and picked me up everywhere like clockwork. I accepted that I basically paid for a private chauffeur for two days which is fine. Still had a good time seeing all the sights, and as promised, they took care of all train tickets, hotel, etc.”
Prebook reserved paper tickets for the blue train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Two departures, scenic hill views, seat numbers included.
“Very good views and it was a memorable ride. Seats were comfortable. A little anxiety for not receiving the physical tickets earlier but it was still on time. It was confusing to find the seat numbers but we reached out to the uniformed staff to ask. Overall, the train ride really opened up our hearts to see endless hills and beautiful scenary of Sri Lanka.”
Take the train from Colombo to Kandy with reserved seats and e-tickets. Enjoy a scenic ride, simple check-in, and budget-friendly value.
“The train going was the 'express', meaning it had minimal stops. The scenery was very enjoyable. The return was cancelled so we were an hour late leaving so it was dark with no views, stopped at every station imaginable and took nearly 4 tedious hours. No fun at all on the return.”
Two days in Sri Lanka with a Yala morning safari, Ella waterfalls and viewpoints, then the Hill Country train to tea country.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”
