The average train between Colombo Fort and Jaffna takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo Fort 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 3 times a day between Colombo Fort and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo Fort is at 11:50 AM which arrives into Jaffna at 6:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort station and arriving at Jaffna station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
Colombo Fort to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo Fort to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Colombo Fort and Jaffna is 304.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
