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Matara to Jaffna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matara and Jaffna takes 16h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara to Jaffna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 15m
Duration
554 km
Distance
Rs 3,322
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
  2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
11h 48m
Rs 1,540–17,953

Matara to Jaffna train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Matara and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 554.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 15m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Matara to Jaffna via Colombo Fort in around 11h 48m.

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