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Ella to Jaffna trains

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Trip Overview

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.

27h 17m
Duration
518 km
Distance
Rs 3,322
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Ella to Jaffna train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Ella and Jaffna. The service departs Ella at 11:12 AM in the morning, which arrives into Jaffna at 14:29:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways27h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways27h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sri Lanka RailwaysSri Lanka Railways27h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ella to Jaffna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 517.7 km
  • Duration: 27h 17m

What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Ella to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 14h 9m.

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