Sri Lanka Ella Odyssey Train Ticket Booking

What is Ella Odyssey Train?

Ella Odyssey Train is a special Train what is Ella Odyssey Train?

Ella Odyssey Train is a special Train operated from Colombo to Badulla VIA Kandy – Nanu Oya – Ella ended up in Badulla. This Ella Odyssey Train stops at scenic / important photo locations which are located between Kandy and Badulla. The purpose of this Ella Odyssey Train is to help Sri Lanka Tourism by providing a joyful/thrilled train journey for local and overseas travellers. 

Kandy to Ella Train journey is one of the most scenic train journeys in South Asia travelling through lush green tea estates/waterfalls / many tunnels which gives you a beautiful/joyful memory. operated from Colombo to Badulla VIA Kandy – Nanu Oya – Ella ended up in Badulla. This Ella Odyssey Train stops at scenic / important photo locations which are located between Kandy and Badulla. The purpose of this Ella Odyssey Train is to help Sri Lanka Tourism by providing a joyful/thrilled train journey for local and overseas travellers. 

Kandy to Ella Train journey is one of the most scenic train journeys in South Asia travelling through lush green tea estates/waterfalls / many tunnels which gives you a beautiful/joyful memory.

Ella Odyssey New Train Schedule 

Ella Odyssey's new express train service has been re-scheduled from Colombo fort – Badulla only on weekends from 13th August 2022 onwards. As of 14 August, this train operated only on weekends.

How many days prior do we need the Ella Odyssey Train?

As of 14th August 2022, you need to reserve your seat 14 days prior to travel. 

Special Note – This 14-day period is due to the fuel crisis in Sri Lanka and this may change to 30 days by Sri Lanka Railway Department once the fuel crisis is over. The general booking period in Sri Lanka is 30 days and the same is amended as 14 due to fuel shortages.  

Ella Odyssey Train Schedule 

• Every Saturday Colombo Fort to Badulla train (Train Number 1041) leaves at 5.30 AM from Colombo Fort railway station and reaches Badulla at 3.53 PM on the same day.

• Every Sunday Badulla to Colombo Fort train (Train Number 1042) leaves at 9.50 AM from Badulla and reaches Colombo at 7.20 PM on the same day. 

 

 Ella Odyssey Train Ticket Prices 

• First Class Air Condition – 5,000 Rupees Per Person (One way)
• Second Class – 4,000 Rupees Per Person (One way)
• Third Class 3,000 Rupees Per Person (One way)

Hot to book Ella Odyssey Train 

There are 3 ways to book your Ella Odyssey Train as below 

• Directly from following railway stations 14 days prior to travel date from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM Colombo Fort / Maradana / Gampaha / Kandy / Nwala Pitiya / Ella / Nanu Oya / Hatton / Diyathalawa /
• Mobitel M Ticketing Service 14 days prior to travel date (This is 24 Hrs service). You can book the Ella Odyssey train from your mobile phone (Only Mobitel Lines) by dialling the 365 hotlines. Make sure you have sufficient credits in your Mobile phone account to pay the ticket price. 
• Ella Odyssey Train Ticket online booking – This facility is also available and you can book your odyssey train by accessing the Sri Lanka Railway Department website through https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/ 
• For tourists - Book the Ella Odyssey train through your travel agent in Sri Lanka. But if you have already started your holiday in Sri Lanka, you may use one of the above 3 options. 

Ella Odyssey Train will stop at the below Photo locations  

• Horsetail Waterfall viewpoint - (2 minutes)
• Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) viewpoint - (2 minutes)
• St Clair Waterfall viewpoint - (2 minutes)
• Elgin Falls viewpoint - (2 minutes)
• Summit Level - (2 minutes)
• No 18 Tunnel - (3 minutes)
• Kithal Ella Waterfall viewpoint - (3 minutes)
• Nine Arches Bridge - (10 minutes)

Ella Odyssey Train Schedule Colombo – Badulla Every Saturday

• Colombo Fort – 5.30 AM
• Gampaha 6.00 AM 
• Veyangoda 6.11 AM 
• Polgahawela 6.45 AM 
• Rambukkana 6.56 AM 
• Peradeniya 8.04 AM 
• Kandy 8.13 AM 
• Leaving from Kandy 8.25 AM
• Peradeniya 8.33 AM 
• Nawalapitiya 9.18 AM 
• Hatton 10.35 AM 
• Great Western 11.40 AM 
• Nanu Oya 12.02 PM 
• Ohiya 1.02 PM
• Idalgashinna 1.25 PM 
• Haputhale 1.52 PM 
• Diyathalawa 2.04 PM
• Bandarawela 2.17 PM
• Ella 2.47 PM 
• Demodara 3.15 PM 
• Hali Ela 3.39 PM 
• Badulla 3.53 PM 

Ella Odyssey Train Schedule Badulla - Colombo Every Sunday 

• Badulla 9.50 AM 
• Ella 10.33 AM 
• Bandarawela 10.58 AM
• Diyathalawa 11.12 AM 
• Haputhale 11.23 AM
• Nanu Oya 12.45 PM 
• Thalawakela 1.30 PM 
• Hatton 2.14 PM
• Nawalapitiya 3.21 PM 
• Peradeniya 4.07 PM 
• Kandy 4.22 PM 
• Laveing from Kandy 4.35 PM 
• Peradeniya 4.43 PM 
• Rambukkana 5.44 PM 
• Polgahawela 5.56 PM 
• Veyangoda 6.32 PM 
• Gampaha 6.43 PM 
• Maradana 7.14 PM
• Colombo Fort 7.20 PM  

Ella Odyssey Train FAQ for Tourists 

• Can I book the Ella Odyssey train online – Yes this facility is available via https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
• How many days prior do we need my Ella Odyssey train ticket – You can reserve your ticket 14 days prior to the travel date (Special Note – This 14 days might change soon once the fuel crisis is over in Sri Lanka) Generally it is 30 days prior to travel) 
• Can I book Ella Odyssey through a travel agent in Sri Lanka? Yes, that is the most recommended way to reserve your Ella Odyssey ticket by contacting your travel agency in Sri Lanka. 
• Is there a restaurant car available on this Ella Odyssey train? Yes, a restaurant car is available, and you may have some short eats/tea/coffee etc. 
• Can I book a window seat on the Ella Odyssey train – Yes possible but subject to availability. Better you book your tickets 14 days exactly prior to travel will help you to get a window seat. 

Ella train journey is one of the most scenic and beautiful train journeys in Sri Lanka climbing through lush green tea estates/waterfalls/tunnels which create a super adventurous feeling. Recommended activity during your family adventure holidays in Sri Lanka. This is also a highly demanding train journey among tourists on their holiday in Sri Lanka. 

Note – This update is as of 14 August 2022 and you need to contact your tour operator in Sri Lanka for the latest update on the schedule/ticket price/booking terms of the Ella Odyssey train whenever you plan your vacation in Sri Lanka since things might change frequently due to demand and the country situation.