The train between Jaffna and Negombo takes 19h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Jaffna to Negombo. 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 Negombo. 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 Negombo at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Negombo station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Jaffna to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
The distance between Jaffna and Negombo is 274.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 22m.
