The average train between Moratuwa and Jaffna takes 14h and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Moratuwa is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa station and arriving at Jaffna station via Jaffna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Moratuwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Moratuwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Moratuwa and Jaffna is 322.3 km. The road distance is 416 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
