The average train between Negombo and Jaffna takes 18h 17m and the fastest train takes 18h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Negombo 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 6 times a week between Negombo and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Jaffna station via Jaffna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Negombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
Negombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Negombo and Jaffna is 274.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
