Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station

Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station

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$9
 
 
$25

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Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station Schedule

Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 05:45 - 11:52LKR 7,353
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 06:17 - 14:37LKR 2,495
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 11:50 - 18:20LKR 2,390
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 20:00 - 04:39LKR 3,864
Avro Travels VIP 32 22:00 - 09:10LKR 4,850

Transportation from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station

Facts about the transport from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport6h 7m
Earliest Departure5:35 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance306 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways

Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station Destination Reviews

ML
The meeting point was very difficult to find, and I almost missed the bus. Fortunately, the person on the phone guided me. The driver was driving very fast, and we arrived at 4:00 am instead of 9:00 am in an unknown city...
This review was autotranslated
Bus Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Jul 12, 2023
RS
Train shakes too much. Difficult to walk down the aisle when it is running. It was was also running late by 90 minutes.
Train #4021 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 15, 2022
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How to get from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station

Travelling between Fort Railway Station and Jaffna Train Station is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.79 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.05.

How long does it take to get from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 12 hours to travel between Fort Railway Station and Jaffna Train Station depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Fort Railway Station and Jaffna Train Station. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 7m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 10m to reach Jaffna Train Station.

How much does it cost to get from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station?

Travelling between Fort Railway Station and Jaffna Train Station can be as cheap as USD 8.05 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 24.79 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Fort Railway Station and Jaffna Train Station ?

  • 6 from Colombo to Jaffna starting from 05:35 Colombo Fort until 20:00 Colombo Fort
  • 4 by taxi+Train from Colombo to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo
  • 1 from Colombo to Jaffna starting from 22:00 Colombo until 22:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Colombo to Jaffna overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Colombo and Jaffna

Avro Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Fort Railway Station to Jaffna Train Station?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% took a train
  • 40% chosen taxi+Train
  • 8% opted for a bus