The average train between Jaffna and Badulla takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 17h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Jaffna to Badulla. 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 once daily between Jaffna and Badulla. The earliest departure is at 6:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Badulla at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Badulla. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Badulla station via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Jaffna to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Badulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Badulla Station.
The distance between Jaffna and Badulla is 320.5 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Badulla Station via Polgahawela in around 14h 15m.
