The Train Ride

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In 2014 while on a year-long trip across South East- Asia, Maria co-founded the travel blog Nerd Nomads to help others get out and explore the world. In 2018 she left her day job permanently for a life of full-time travel.

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Departure from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station): 12:02 – Arrives at Kandy Station: 15:51 – Express Train (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class)Grand Hotel– A spectacular colonial-style hotel with amazing high tea and a fantastic restaurant, in the middle of Nuwara Eliya town. Has a very nice swimming pool.

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Riding on a train can be a romantic, nostalgic, and best of all leisurely way to see the country. Even a commuter train between major cities can be a step up from a drive, but these scenic train rides are more than that. Geared towards long-haul trips from coast to coast, or specifically designed for enjoying the scenery, these train routes will let you take in all the glorious views. If you want to do some more and longer hiking trips, there are plenty of options in the hills around Ella: https://nerdnomads.com/hiking-in-ella-sri-lanka. We went with a guide on these longer trips. I`m sure your hotel can organise some hiking trips with a guide if you want. We did not hike to the Nine Bridge, but I`m sure it is a great walk too. The ViceRoy II train runs every Tuesday and Thursday from Colombo to Badulla with these departing and arriving times at each station:Departure from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Station): 15:55 – Arrives at Ella Station: 18:27 (VIP train ViceRoy II by 12Go) The closest train station to Nuwara Eliya is called Nanu Oya (or Nanuoya), located approximately 8 km outside of Nuwara Eliya, or a 10-min taxi or tuk-tuk drive.