The average train between Batticaloa and Jaffna takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Batticaloa to Jaffna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Batticaloa and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Batticaloa is at 6:10 AM which arrives into Jaffna at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa station and arriving at Jaffna station via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Batticaloa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Batticaloa and Jaffna is 285.9 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Jaffna via Maho in around 9h 56m.
