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Sri Lanka Railways seat reservations
Book early
About Sri Lanka Railways seat reservations
Reserved seats can be booked on the official Sri Lanka Railways seat reservation website from 30 days before the date of travel, and online up to 2 hours before departure. Seats on the hill-country trains sell out fast in high season, so book as soon as bookings open for your date. Service status, October 2026: after damage from Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025, the hill-country line is open from Colombo Fort to Peradeniya and from Nanu Oya to Ella and Badulla (reopened in June 2026), but trains do not yet run into Kandy or between Kandy and Nanu Oya. For now, travel from Kandy to Nanu Oya by road (about 2.5–3 hours) and join the train there. Repairs are expected to be completed around the end of 2026 or early 2027; check Sri Lanka Railways before you travel.
Why it's on our list
- Official site
- Reserved seats
- Book early in high season
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sri Lanka Railways seat reservations before you go.