Is the kandy to ella train running?

The Good News: The most famous, photogenic stretch of the track—from Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya) or Ambewela through to Ella and Badulla—reopened on June 20, 2026, and is operating daily. You do not have to miss out on the open-door mountain views

Morning Road Trip: Hire a private driver or take a bus from Kandy up the scenic A26 highway to Nanu Oya Station (the rail hub next to Nuwara Eliya). This drive takes about 3 hours and winds past massive waterfalls and tea

The Train Ride: Board the train at Nanu Oya or Ambewela. The remaining 2-hour rail journey to Ella brings you to the highest points of the network (near Pattipola at 1,890m), through deep rock tunnels, and right across the cloud-forested ridges of Haputale

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