Nine Arch Bridge

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: About 30–45 minutes from Ella town.
• Tuk-tuk: Drop-off at the top path, then a short walk.
• Train: Ride over it on the Ella–Badulla line.

The story of Nine Arch Bridge

The bridge was finished in 1921 during British rule. It is built of stone, brick and cement without steel, as the story goes, because steel was diverted to the war.

It stands 24 metres high and about 90 metres long, and is now Sri Lanka's most photographed railway sight.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Check train times to see one cross.
• Check train times at Ella station.
• Never stand on the tracks when a train is due.

What's around Nine Arch Bridge

• Little Adam's Peak30 minutes away.
• Ella town30 minutes.
• Demodara loopRailway spiral nearby.

Questions travellers ask