The average train between Jaffna and Colombo takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Colombo. 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 Jaffna and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Colombo at 5:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 49m.
Jaffna to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
The distance between Jaffna and Colombo is 304.4 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 22m.
