Magical Train Journey in Sri Lanka - Colombo to Badulla

Travel is a journey that has a lot of different paths. If you choose some way, the best way is to travel by Train. You can get inspiration for your travel memory. You must see the gorgeous views of train journeys in Sri Lanka. Absolutely you can't get like this experience, anywhere in the world.

What is the scenic train journey?

In Sri Lanka’s one of the Special train journeys is Colombo to Badulla. Because it has become an amazing experience. This train journey gives you the different, relax view, through the stunning mountains, amazing tunnels, unique sceneries and along Colombo to Badulla have aprox 42 tunnels. Also can feel the one of most attractive activity is, some people sing songs to relax their mind during the train journey. Make your travel diary with a lovely train journey in Sri Lanka.

How far from Airport to Colombo fort Railway Station?

The distance between Fort Station and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 27 km. You can use the express way to directly to Colombo Station and you can get a private or public transport to travel there. If you are looking for the best private transport service, obviously we can provide the best transport service from My Travel Partner.

Colombo Fort Railway Station

The major railway in Sri Lanka is Colombo Fort Railway Station and it’s located in the heart of Colombo City. There are a number of trains starting from Colombo fort railway station and that trains are tenth for a lot of districts. Intercity and commuter trains are the many types of trains in Colombo fort station. In past trains had been used for many goods transportation by the ,british government. The history of the earliest station to be called Fort was a small station, built in 1877. As a new central station for Colombo, Fort Station was opened in 1917. Colombo fort Station is a couple kilometers away from Maradana Station. Station layout allows most platforms to serve both terminating and through trains. The platforms are oriented east-west. The ticket hall is to the north of the platforms. You can buy train tickets as reserved seats and unreserved seats.

Types of train classes/ compartments

There are different types of compartments. 1st class / 2nd class / 3rd class and Observation Saloon. Every compartment has a very good safety and type of different facilities.Also there are different food cargies to buy something during the train journey.

• First class is air-conditioned, has comfortable cushioned seats with hands or headrest and numbered seating. Also seats can be adjusted and if you want your stuff can keep on the table in front of you. Some trains only have one First Class carriage.

• Second class has fans and comfortable hands, head rest seats and numbered seating. Also it has a small type of table between the seats. If you travel with a second class compartment, you can stand up and hang on the door. So while on your train journey, you can look out at the beautiful scenery. Also can open the window as well.

• Third class has fans & comfortable head rest seats and numbered seating as well. If you travel with a third class compartment, you can also stand up and hang on the door. So while on your train journey, you can look out the beautiful scenery. Also can open the window as well and it has a small type of table between the seats.

• Observation Saloon is the special compartment.Most of people try to purchase Observation saloon train tickets as it's fabulous. Because this compartment has covered full glass windows also there is a long glass window and in this can’t open the windows.Also can see clearly every beautiful sightseeing during your journey. This class is air-conditioned, has comfortable cushioned seats with hand or head rest and numbered seating.

The Most beautiful train stations

The main line begins its steep climb into the hills of the upcountry. Every passenger can view the beautiful sceneries between Balana and Kadugannawa, and the track clings to the side of sheer cliffs, offering passengers views of Bathalegala ('Bible' Rock). Can watch the amazing scenery ,the highest railway station called Pattipola railway station. It’s situated 1891 meters above mean sea level. Actually It's supposed to be a Guinness world record. Ambewela railway station has beautiful view points. Next the third highest railway station of Sri Lanka, Ohiya Railway Station is one of the most scenic places. On a clear day, its beautiful view extends up to the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Can see the Nuwara Eliya or Nanu Oya to Ella is the most scenic. It is with beautiful views. The train trip between Nanuoya to Ella is the most beautiful train journey in the world. Because it has to cross over many mountain ranges with gorgeous scenery. From Colombo to Badulla, trains are tenth through the stunning mountains and tunnels etc. Also when reaching Badulla, you can feel the cool climate. You can watch the beautiful landscape while your train journey.

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Colombo to Badulla train schedule