How many trains stop at Tellipallai Station per day?

Approximately 11 trains call at Tellipallai on a typical operating day. Services run in both directions — toward Jaffna and toward Kankesanthurai — and include both local and longer-distance trains. Always check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before you travel, as schedules can change.

What line is Tellipallai Railway Station on?

Tellipallai is on Sri Lanka's Northern Railway Line, which runs from Colombo Fort in the south to Kankesanthurai at the tip of the Jaffna Peninsula. It is one of the oldest rail corridors in the country and was substantially restored following the end of the civil conflict.

How far is Tellipallai from Jaffna city?

Tellipallai is located a short distance north of Jaffna city — typically around 10 to 15 kilometres by road. A tuk-tuk or taxi ride takes well under half an hour, and local trains connect the two stops in a similar timeframe.

Is there anything to visit near Tellipallai Station?

The area around Tellipallai includes Hindu kovils, the coast near Kankesanthurai, and easy access to Jaffna's main cultural sites. Casuarina Beach on the peninsula is also reachable by road from the town. Most visitors use it as a day-trip destination from Jaffna rather than an overnight stay.

How long does the train journey from Colombo to Tellipallai take?

Long-distance expresses from Colombo Fort to Jaffna typically take between seven and nine hours depending on the specific service and any stops along the way. Tellipallai is one of the final stops before Jaffna, so journey times from Colombo are similar to those quoted for Jaffna station.

When was Tellipallai Station reopened after the civil war?

The Northern Railway Line was progressively rehabilitated after the end of the armed conflict in 2009, with full passenger services to Jaffna restored in the mid-2010s. Tellipallai was among the stations brought back into operation as part of this phased restoration effort, marking a significant step in the region's recovery.

Can I travel by train from Tellipallai to Kankesanthurai?

Yes, short-hop services run between Tellipallai and Kankesanthurai, the northernmost active station in Sri Lanka. The journey covers a relatively short distance and offers a scenic look at the flat, open landscape of the Jaffna Peninsula's northern edge.

Tellipallai Railway Station

Tellipallai Railway Station is a station in the Jaffna District, Northern Province.

11 trains call at Tellipallai on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

جدول مواعيد محطة Tellipallai

يتوقف ١١ قطارًا في Tellipallai في يوم اعتيادي.

المقاطعة الشمالية

المغادرة	باتجاه	القطار	يسير
05:11 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	يوميًا
05:36 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	يوميًا
06:09 am	Murikandy		يوميًا
09:09 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	يوميًا
11:47 am	Kankesanthurai		يوميًا
02:09 pm	Murikandy		يوميًا
03:07 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	يوميًا
06:10 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	يوميًا
06:10 pm	Jaffna		يوميًا
06:49 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	يوميًا
07:11 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	يوميًا

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Tellipallai Railway Station

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