How many trains stop at Mallakam Railway Station per day?

Around 11 trains typically call at Mallakam on a normal operating day. This includes both long-distance express services between Colombo and Kankesanthurai and shorter-haul trains running within the Northern Province. Not all services run every day, so checking the Sri Lanka Railways timetable before you travel is recommended.

Which line does Mallakam Railway Station serve?

Mallakam is served by the Northern Line, which connects Colombo Fort Station with Kankesanthurai (KKS) at the tip of the Jaffna peninsula. It is one of the intermediate stops in the Jaffna District, positioned close to Jaffna city.

How far is Mallakam station from Jaffna Railway Station?

Mallakam is very close to Jaffna city, and the two stations are only a short distance apart on the Northern Line. By road or rail, the journey between them takes only a few minutes.

Do I need to reserve a seat to travel through Mallakam?

Seat reservations are not required for all services, but long-distance express trains between Colombo and Jaffna do offer and often require reserved seating in certain classes. For short hops within the Jaffna peninsula, unreserved second or third class carriages are generally available.

When did train services resume on the Northern Line?

The Northern Line was fully reopened in 2014 after an extended closure caused by the civil conflict. The rehabilitation of the line was a significant milestone in the region's post-war recovery, and services have operated regularly since then.

What is there to do near Mallakam Station?

The area around Mallakam offers access to the cultural and religious sites of the Jaffna peninsula, including Hindu kovils and the historic Jaffna Fort. Jaffna city's market and local restaurants are also close by, offering some of Sri Lanka's most distinctive Tamil cuisine.

Is it easy to find transport from Mallakam station to Jaffna city centre?

Yes, tuk-tuks and taxis are typically available near the station, and local buses also serve the area. Given the short distance to Jaffna city, fares are generally modest. Pre-arranging a pickup through your accommodation is also straightforward.

Mallakam Railway Station

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

11 trains call at Mallakam 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.

Mallakam jernbanestations køreplan

11 tog standser ved Mallakam på en typisk dag.

Nordprovinsen

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
05:07 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagligt
05:39 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagligt
06:14 am	Murikandy		Dagligt
09:14 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
11:42 am	Kankesanthurai		Dagligt
02:14 pm	Murikandy		Dagligt
03:02 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligt
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligt
06:14 pm	Jaffna		Dagligt
06:46 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagligt
07:06 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	Dagligt

Køreplan spejlet fra Sri Lanka Railways offentliggjorte tidsplaner, sidst kontrolleret 2026-09-14. Tiderne kan ændres uden varsel — bekræft med jernbanen inden afrejse. Se hele netværket på Sri Lanka jernbanestationsliste.

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