The average train between Jaffna and Trincomalee takes 20h 11m and the fastest train takes 19h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Jaffna to Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
Jaffna to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Jaffna and Trincomalee is 180.8 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Trincomalee via Maho Junction in around 9h 57m.
