The average train between Chilaw and Jaffna takes 20h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chilaw 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 6 times a week between Chilaw and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 6:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chilaw is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Chilaw station and arriving at Jaffna station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
Chilaw to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Chilaw and Jaffna is 233.9 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Chilaw to Jaffna via Ragama in around 10h 58m.
