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Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colombo Fort and Kilinochchi takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 6m
Duration
331 km
Distance
Rs 1,600
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo Fort and Kilinochchi. 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 Kilinochchi at 5:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 6h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 57m • Direct
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    train train 5h 47m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 330.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 47m.

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