Train travel in Sri Lanka is relatively cheap. The scenic train journey through the hill country of Sri Lanka which transports you from Kandy right through to Ella takes just over six hours. Its often called one of, if not the most beautiful train journeys in the world. This route is served by slower trains and there are few newer trains, which are slightly faster. Although the ride is over six hours it can be broken up to 25 stops along the way. Nuwara Eliya is an ideal place to stop for a few days and explore the local tea plantations. This train journey is without a doubt one of the top things to do in Sri Lanka.