A New Train Service
A new ‘Ella Odyssey’ special train introduced by Sri Lankan Railways for both local and foreign tourists on the stunning Kandy-to-Ella section of this beautiful train journey.
When does the new train service run?
The Ella Odyssey will operate every Saturday and Sunday.
It departs from the Kandy Railway Station at 09.45 am
The train arrives at Demodara Railway Station at 05.22 pm.
Returning to Kandy from Demodara Railway Station commences 06.00 pm.
How much does the new train service cost?
The fares at February 2025 are as follows:
First Class LKR 7,000
Second Class LKR 6,000
Third Class LKR 5,000
Will I be able to get a seat?
The new train has 176 reserved seats in first class, 176 reserved seats in second class and 44 reserved seats in third class.
There is capacity for a total of 396 passengers.
Whats so special about the new train service?
The new train service will run slowly at sightseeing spats and also stop for 10 minutes at each the following stations so you can take some photos:
Peradeniya
Nawalapitiya
Hatton
Great Western
Nanu Oya
Pattipola
Ohiya
Idalgassinna
Haputale
Bandarawela
Ella
And also on the Nine Arch Bridge.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Visit the official Sri Lankan Railways online seat reservations by clicking on the following button.
Convenient for Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
Lots of our guests take a day trip from GlenMyu Estate to visit Nine Arch Bridge and the other sights around Ella.
Alight and Haputale for GlenMyu Estate
Haputale railway station is the nearest stop to GlenMyu Estate.
We are around a 20/25 minute Tuk Tuk ride from the station.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.