Badulla ICE (Train #1008) is an operational ✨ Tourist Express passenger service connecting Badulla (BAD) with Colombo Fort (FOT) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 9 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 11h 20m.
The return service of the acclaimed Ella Odyssey, departing Badulla in the morning and descending down through Ella, Horton Plains highlands, and tea country to Colombo Fort by evening. Perfect for travelers returning from their hill country holidays with leisurely photo stops at the Nine Arch Bridge and waterfalls.
| Train Number | #1008 | Service Name | Badulla ICE(ඇල්ල ඔඩෙසි ආපසු ගමන (බදුල්ල - කොළඹ) / எல்ல ஒடிசி திரும்பும் பயணம்) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Line | 👑Main Line | Service Type | ✨Tourist Express |
| Route Corridor | Badulla (BAD) ➔ Colombo Fort (FOT) | Schedule and Duration | 08:00 ➔ 19:20 (11h 20m) |
| Operating Days | Daily | ||
| Buffet Car / Catering | Station Vendors Only | Observation Saloon | Available (1st Class Panoramic) |
| Sleeping Berths | Day Seating Only | ||
| Stop | Station | Arr. Time | Dep. Time | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08:00 | 08:00 | — | |
| 02 | 08:35 | 08:45 | 10 min | |
| 03 | 09:15 | 09:20 | 5 min | |
| 04 | 09:50 | 09:55 | 5 min | |
| 05 | 11:15 | 11:25 | 10 min | |
| 06 | 13:20 | 13:25 | 5 min | |
| 07 | 15:50 | 16:00 | 10 min | |
| 08 | 16:10 | 16:15 | 5 min | |
| 09 | 19:20 | 19:20 | — |
