The average train between Jaffna and Matara takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Matara. 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 twice daily between Jaffna and Matara. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Matara at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Matara. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Matara station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Jaffna to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matara station.
The distance between Jaffna and Matara is 417.7 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Matara via Fort Station in around 10h 35m.
