The average train between Jaffna and Kantale takes 19h 3m and the fastest train takes 18h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Jaffna to Kantale. 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 Kantale. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Kantale at 4:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kantale. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Kantale station via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Jaffna to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kantale Station.
The distance between Jaffna and Kantale is 181.4 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Kantale Station via Maho Junction in around 8h 49m.
