The average train between Mirissa and Jaffna takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Mirissa 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.
Trains run twice daily between Mirissa and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mirissa is at 2:23 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Mirissa station and arriving at Jaffna station via Fort Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Mirissa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
Mirissa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Mirissa and Jaffna is 416.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Polwathumodara to Jaffna via Colombo Fort in around 11h 30m.
