The train between Jaffna and Chilaw takes 21h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Jaffna to Chilaw. 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 Jaffna and Chilaw. The service departs Jaffna at 9:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chilaw at 07:04:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Chilaw. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Chilaw station via Ragama station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
Jaffna to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Chilaw train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chilaw station.
The distance between Jaffna and Chilaw is 233.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Chilaw via Ragama in around 11h 54m.
