The train between Ella and Jaffna takes 27h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ella 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 Ella and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ella is at 11:12 AM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ella to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Ella station and arriving at Jaffna station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
Ella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Ella and Jaffna is 330.9 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Ella to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 14h 9m.
