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Jaffna Railway Station

Jaffna Railway Station

යාපනයயாழ்ப்பாணம்
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About Jaffna Station

Jaffna Railway Station is the historic cultural hub of the Northern Peninsula. Rebuilt in 2014 following the restoration of the legendary Yal Devi express, it connects the capital to the unique Hindu temples, palmyra groves, and islands of the North.

Station Details

Station NameJaffna(යාපනය / யாழ்ப்பாணம்)
Station CodeJFN
Railway Line
🏛️Northern Line
Height Above Sea Level4 meters (13 ft)
Distance from Colombo Fort398.20 km
Track and Platform Setup3 Platforms (Northern Province Hub)

Departing Trains from Jaffna

Today, Wednesday 23 September

🌙Night Mail
03:55
Jaffna
Daily
🐢Slow
06:35
Jaffna
Daily
🚆Express
11:00
Jaffna
Tue, Thu, Sun
Intercity Express
11:56
Jaffna
Daily
🚆Express
14:05
Jaffna
Mon, Wed, Fri
For the full schedule, click here

Facilities at/near Jaffna Station

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Cloakroom

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Waiting Rooms

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Ticket Reservation Counter

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Passenger Restrooms

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Tuk-Tuk and Taxi Stand

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Vehicle Parking

Canteen

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ATM / Cash Machine

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