The average train between Colombo and Jetwing Jaffna takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Jetwing 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 and Jetwing Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:50 AM which arrives into Jetwing 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 station and arriving at Jetwing Jaffna station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
Colombo to Jetwing Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Jetwing Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Colombo and Jetwing Jaffna is 303.9 km. The road distance is 398 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.
