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À propos de Sri Lanka Railways
Voyager en train est un moyen très pratique d'explorer le pays. Que vous recherchiez une expérience un peu rétro avec un train lent grande distance, ou un express ultra moderne à grande vitesse, le voyage en train vous permet d'arriver à destination avec style et de profiter au maximum du voyage. Sri Lanka Railways est l'une des compagnies avec lesquelles vous pouvez réserver un voyage en train. Avant de confirmer votre réservation, pensez à vérifier la date de votre voyage, la classe, le prix et les conditions de votre tarif.
Quelles sont les gares principales de Sri Lanka Railways ?
Les principales gares couvertes par le réseau de Sri Lanka Railways sont les suivantes :
- Kandy
- Nanu Oya
- Colombo Fort
- Ella
- Ambewela
- Hatton
- Peradenya
- Galle
- Haputale
- Badulla
Quels sont les itinéraires les plus populaires de Sri Lanka Railways ?
Voici quelques-uns des itinéraires proposés par Sri Lanka Railways qui jouissent de la plus grande popularité auprès des voyageurs :
Quelles sont les classes et tarifs des trains de Sri Lanka Railways ?
En fonction de la durée de votre voyage et de vos préférences, vous pouvez choisir un billet de première ou de deuxième classe, dans une voiture-couchette pour un voyage de nuit, ou opter pour un siège raide ou plus si ces options sont disponibles. Sachez que le choix des classes de billets dépend à la fois de l'itinéraire et de la durée de votre voyage. En fait, votre train peut avoir des couchettes en première classe, mais vous ne pourrez pas en réserver si vous ne faites qu'un court trajet de deux heures. En général, les couchettes en seconde classe sont un bon choix pour les longs voyages, et les sièges confortables sont adaptés si votre trajet est censé durer moins de 4 ou 5 heures.
Avantages et Inconvénients du Voyage en Train
Avantages du Voyage en Train
- L’avantage principal du voyage en train est l'absence d'embouteillages, et cela même aux heures de pointe, pendant les longs week-ends ou la haute saison.
- Le processus de réservation en ligne est simple. Vous n'avez pas besoin de vous rendre à la gare, alors que c’était encore le cas pour de nombreuses destinations il n'y a pas si longtemps !
- Les prix des billets de train sont généralement plus abordables que ceux des billets d'avion, alors que pour certaines destinations, la durée totale du trajet peut être presque la même.
- Si le voyage en train est évidemment plus lent que le voyage en avion, les gares sont souvent situées au cœur de la ville, ce qui vous fait gagner beaucoup de temps pour vous y rendre et en revenir, alors que les aéroports sont presque toujours très éloignés de la ville.
- Voyager de nuit vous permet d'économiser une nuit d'hôtel mais aussi de bien dormir - contrairement à un bus de nuit où même la classe couchette reste un compromis.
- Sur certaines lignes, un service de luxe est disponible.
Inconvénients du Voyage en Train
- Pour les voyages les plus longs, le train prend assurément plus de temps que l’avion.
- Les trains suivent des horaires fixes, mais des retards sont possibles, et ces retards peuvent être énormes, donc si vous prévoyez une correspondance avec un vol, vérifiez soigneusement l'heure d'arrivée de votre train à la gare et demandez-vous si cela sera suffisant.
- La propreté laisse parfois à désirer en deuxième et troisième classe, notamment dans les toilettes.
- Si votre train fait beaucoup d'arrêts, il est parfois difficile de savoir quand descendre car les arrêts ne sont pas toujours clairement annoncés ou signalés, sauf si vous pouvez vérifier sur un écran électronique.
Gares Sri Lanka Railways
Jaffna Gare
Kilinochchi
Vavuniya
Polonnaruwa
Batticaloa
Nanu Oya
Colombo Fort
Badulla
Bandarawela
Hatton
Hikkaduwa
Peradenya
Colombo Airport
Maho
Kalawewa
Kekirawa
Hingurakgoda
Weligama
Beliatta
Mount Lavinia
Pattipola
Aluthgama
Ambalangoda
Talawakelle
Ambewela
Welikanda
Valaichchenai
Diyatalawa
Eravur
Punani
Moragollagama
Uduwara
Kital Ella
Heel Oya
Kinigama
Ohiya
Great Western
Kotagala
Kadugannawa
Balana
Ihalakotte
Rambukkana
Ragama
Watagoda
Gelioya
Inguru Oya
Galaboda
Mirissa
Wewrukannala
Thandikulam
Kodikamam
Chunnakam
Thambuttegama
Talaimannar Pier
Makumbura
Mirigama
Nagollagama
Waga
Wellawa
Padukka
Meegoda
Kottawa
Nugegoda
Cotta Road
Baseline
Ambepussa
Alawwa
Pothuhara
Muttettugala
Palugaswewa
Ambanpola
Talawa
Parasangahawewa
Murunkan
Pesalai
Abanpola
Eliphant Pass
Meesalai
Mirusuvil
Pallai
Paranthan
Sankathanai
Tellipallai
Ariviyal Nagar
Ihalawatawala
Radella
Rozella
Aukana
Horiwila
Heeloya
Negama
Nanuoya
Rideethenna
Ranamukgama
Sevanapitiya
Siyabalangamuwa
Talawakele
Wellawatta
Colombo City Limits
Ella Any Hotel
Avis sur la compagnie Sri Lanka Railways
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Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 22 juil. 2026
Just perfect
D
Train #1015 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 18 août 2025
1 hour late
J
Train #1008 Observation First Vagon, Sri Lanka Railways, 11 août 2025
Nous avons réservé des billets de train de Ella à Nanu Oya.
Les billets ont été envoyés dans un des hôtels où nous logions. Tout était parfait et bien expliqué.
Le tarif était un peu elevé mais on paie la tranquilité.
N
Train #1005 Sièges Réservés en Troisième Classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 30 juil. 2025
It’s perfect
R
Train #1126 Observation, Sri Lanka Railways, 24 juil. 2025
Good service. But de prices are too expensive.
W
Train #4021 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 18 nov. 2022
Train first class excellent but the railway track is bad.
L
Train #1009 Classe d'observation, Sri Lanka Railways, 2 nov. 2022
Was an amazing train ride and 12go made it super easy to get the tickets and requested front glass seats for best viewing.
M
Train #1005 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 30 sept. 2022
Great service. It is worth to pay for priority support. The train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya was an amazing experience. The train was late but that did not matter as this gave us more time to enjoy the landscape.
M
Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 20 sept. 2022
Overall great experience. Immediately after booking (34 days prior train departure) we received an email with a booking confirmation, however, it took very long until we received the ticket confirmation/voucher (11 days prior train departure). The shipping of tickets went smooth, however, we never received an email confirming the shipment of the tickets as it was mentioned in the ticket confirmation email.
So overall the train ride was superb, just a little bite nerve killing waiting for confirmation or hoping tickets will arrive:)
M
Train #1015 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 8 août 2022
it was pity the train was not on service because of the heavy rain .
K
Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 6 mai 2022
The views were amazing and the towns charming. I loved that the windows open right up making the cabin comfortable and aerated and great for photo taking.
Booking via 12go website saved us time and effort. The tickets delivered securely to our hotel too. Will definitely use 12go for future trips
J
Train #1006 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 28 avr. 2022
Ordered train tickets over a month before leaving home country. Tickets sent to remote hotel as asked for. Would definitely recommend this service and train ride.
I
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 17 avr. 2022
We got on a train, looked at the onboard electronic display to check that we were on the right train. However, as the train left the station, we realised it was going in the wrong direction and the onboard electronic display was showing the wrong information. The conductor had not come to check on us before the train departure either. Fortunately, there was a train going in the opposite direction at the next station, and we got on board with the conductor's help. We arrived at our destination 3 hours behind schedule.
I
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 17 avr. 2022
We bought multiple train tickets and had it all delivered to the hotel at once. However, we paid the USD10 delivery for each individual ticket.
B
Train #1016 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 16 avr. 2022
Train tickets have been delivered on time to our hotel. Very comfortable!
D
Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 14 avr. 2022
Very expensive way to guarantee a seat. We booked Kandy to Ella train journey on 13th April 2022 (reserving just over 1 month before), reserving for $39.34USD, for two tickets for 2nd class seated. We ticked that if these were not available that we would take an upgrade. We were emailed 1-2days later to say that there were no 2nd class tickets and asked if we would pay the extra of $5.5USD/person, which we accepted and paid
We subsequently came to Sri Lanka and was told by our taxi driver (who is from Kandy), that we grossly overpaid and this was a complete ripoff. He explained that the tickets are only a fraction of the cost and that we should make a complaint about the website. When we checked the tickets on the train, we found that they only cost 2400Sri Lankan rupees which at the time of ordering (mid-March 2022), equalled 8.88USD. This seems to be a hussle that relies on foreigners paying over and above the cost of the ticket for fear of tickets not being available. This was one of the more expensive international websites to use so I would at least encourage people to shop around for cheaper prices
The train journey itself was great. Slightly delayed by 20mins but otherwise well timed, regular snacks and great views. It was busy on most carriages however there were a few free seats (maybe 90% full, this was on Sri Lankan New Year’s Eve as well which I believe is normally a very busy time). I cannot comment on how full 2nd class seated was (I am presuming it was full as per 12Go’s email to us). Our driver did insist that tickets are always available on the day (although I think this is only for non-seated tickets), so it leaves me wondering if I would bother booking again in advance (with a large price markup of over 600%) to guarantee tickets or just take a chance getting tickets on the day…I would certainly at least shop around for other websites anyway
J
Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 6 avr. 2022
We bought 2nd class seat tickets from 12go. Everything went well, we got our tickets sent to our hotel. Great service! It is very needed cause you can not buy an eticket online, thus unless you have time to buy a ticket before your trip or you have a friend in Sri Lanka, this is the best way to do it. It is expensive though.
S
Train #4017 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 5 avr. 2022
-Gute Abwicklung
-freundliches Personal am Bahnhof hat uns direkt gezeigt wo wir hin müssen
S
Train #1007 Classe d'observation, Sri Lanka Railways, 4 avr. 2022
Superb service 12go got me scarce train tickets in Sri Lanka, tickets were waiting for me at my hotel when I landed. They managed to get the best seats in the observation carriage as well! Super happy with everything and great communication throughout. Highly recommended.
M
Train #1041 Second Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railways, 3 avr. 2022
Would have been excellent had another train not derailed in front of us. Had to get off carry luggage 500 metres to next station to get onward train. Only lost about an hour so very good all considered.
N
Train #1005 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 30 mars 2022
Everything was just smooth and handled professionally. Very happy with the service overall.
A
Train #1005 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 29 mars 2022
An excellent service for train tickets! 12go purchased the tickets in advance and delivered them to the hotel. Upon arrival at check-in the tickets were waiting for us. It made the trip smooth and easy. Many other travels had to wake up early or go to the station the day before whilst we had them in our possession from day 1! I messaged 12go to check the train details and they responded extremely quickly. Could not recommend them enough! Thank you so much
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Train #1006 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 27 mars 2022
Was ‘nice’ to find out our booked sits were exactly between the windows thus having zero chance of seeing anything….
P
Train #1005 Sièges Réservés en Troisième Classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 27 mars 2022
12GO were able to deliver when other agents could not
P
Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 25 mars 2022
These guys did exactly what they said they would. Trustworthy and efficient. I recommend their service. Peter
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Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 18 mars 2022
Everything worked very well and the tickets were brought to our hotel. Thanks a lot!
J
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 16 mars 2022
All gooda and professional. The communication with the support team excellent. Whatever question I had the response came back within minutes. Tickets arrived on time. This is the second time I used 12go and I definitely recommend.
C
Train #1016 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 15 mars 2022
The scenery was beautiful as you will have read about. Apart from the Ella rock views when leaving the station you see more of the mountains and tea estates sitting on the right if travelling from Ella to Kandy. This was however a very long slow trip of over six hours to go not much further than 150km. Our seats were at the front of the first class carriage and with one large suitcase jammed between me and the carriage end because it would not fit on the parcel shelf. Moreover each time the door opened at a station the train fumes would come into the carriage. You have to be a romantic to want to do this trip although many younger people seemed to enjoy hanging out of the doors taking selfies. I was only on this train because the one with the observation carriage was not running.
12Go however managed to get me the tickets enabling me to walk through the gate quickly and easily. I also received the money back for the ticket delivery to my hotel because they sent this ticket and another one together.
I would use 12Go again simply for peace of mind and being prepared.
I
Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 14 mars 2022
Нет возможности вернуть деньги за электронный билет, если изменились планы.
S
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 11 mars 2022
Booking of train tickets was smooth and the train ride was beautiful! We booked our tickets 3 weeks before our trip and 12go delivered the tickets to our airbnb by the time we arrived. Easy!
K
Train #1016 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 10 mars 2022
Super easy booking experience, tickets arrived at our accommodation well before the journey, and the reserved seats made our journey so so easy!
C
Train #8056 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 4 mars 2022
Had the best seats in the first class carriage for view of Indian Ocean to Galle.
F
Train #8056 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 4 mars 2022
Voyage confortable en 1° classe mais on voit pas grand chose du paysage.
M
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 4 mars 2022
I booked first class from Ella to Kandy, but I was given Badulla to Kandy.
Agent fees- I can understand the extra charge. But I think it’s too high compare to the price on the ticket.
A
Train #8056 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 27 févr. 2022
Delivery was on time, excellent service, fair prices and fees. Reliable customer support.
A
Train #4022 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 26 févr. 2022
Very efficient réservation and delivery of tickets to our hôtels .. thanks indeed.
R
Train #1009 Classe d'observation, Sri Lanka Railways, 24 févr. 2022
Best seat on the train -tickets all ready on arrival
J
Train #4078 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 9 févr. 2022
Excellent service .. like clockwork. I ordered 3 sets of tickets and had them delivered to my hotel. I was refused the delivery charge for two sets of tickets as they were out in the same envelope.. very impressive.
Don't bank on definite train times as these can vary from that specified.
A
Train #1126 Classe d'observation, Sri Lanka Railways, 7 févr. 2022
Nothing spoils the Nuwara Eliya - Ella train and the views you could see, but 12go and its service has nothing to do with it
J
Train #1009 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 2 févr. 2022
First of 3 (planned) trips. Went smoothly. Ticket was delivered to hotel on time. The second trip (or lack thereof) will be a 1 star, unless 0 is an option!
A
Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 30 janv. 2022
Everything worked perfectly with the train ticket. It was delivered to the choosen Hotel in time.
L
Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 30 janv. 2022
Great service from 12go. Tickets in hotel reception on arrival - easy to use.
The train and station was ok "1 class" train like an older normal train in Europe
H
Train #1006 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 28 janv. 2022
Arrived to all of our hotels in advance and received text messages before departure
L
Train #1015 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 24 janv. 2022
Train ride from Kandy to Demdora with an overnight stopover at Ohiya
P
Train #1005 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 22 janv. 2022
The train ticket that was issued was incorrecrt, which caused me a headache. However, 12go's effort to remedy this was appreciated.
P
Train #1005 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 22 janv. 2022
Train were in our hotel in kandy when we arrived. Excellent service!
N
Train #1015 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 21 janv. 2022
The hardest bit was finding the 12go office in Colombo to collect the ticket - it's on the inside of the building (as it says)! Otherwise all straightforward and the journey lived up to the hype
J
Train #1015 2nd Class Reserved Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, 19 janv. 2022
Many thx to Pavel at 12go for advising us of the holiday and that the Stef Lanka office would be closed, so we could make other arrangements to get our tickets.
K
Train #1006 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 13 janv. 2022
Dont book first class, not worth the price. Seats in 2nd class are the same size and you can open the windows
H
Train #1005 Siège de 1re classe, Sri Lanka Railways, 13 janv. 2022
Loved it! Great scenery and the journey didn’t feel like 6 hours. We were in 1st class as second class reserved had sold out, however we spent most of the journey by the open doors!