The average train between Colombo and Kilinochchi takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Colombo and Kilinochchi. 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 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Kilinochchi station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 6m.
Colombo to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Colombo to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
The distance between Colombo and Kilinochchi is 279.2 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
