How far is Vavuniya Railway Station from Colombo?

Vavuniya Railway Station is 254.4 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. By express train the journey typically takes around four to five hours, depending on the service and number of intermediate stops.

How many trains stop at Vavuniya per day?

Around 12 trains call at Vavuniya on a typical day, serving routes north toward Jaffna and south toward Anuradhapura and Colombo. Schedules can vary on public holidays, so it is worth confirming with the station directly on 024-2222271.

Is there a direct train from Colombo to Jaffna that stops at Vavuniya?

Yes, several services on the Northern Line travel the full length from Colombo Fort through Vavuniya and onward to Jaffna. Express trains on this route stop at Vavuniya and allow passengers to board or alight there. Seat reservations are recommended for longer-distance travel on this line.

What is the nearest airport to Vavuniya?

The closest international airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo, roughly 260 km away by road. A domestic airstrip also exists at Vavuniya but does not currently operate scheduled commercial services. Most travellers arrive either by train from Colombo or by private road transfer.

Can I reserve seats on trains from Vavuniya?

Yes, seat reservations are available for express and intercity services on the Northern Line. It is advisable to book in advance, particularly for travel during the Vesak or Tamil New Year periods when demand is high. Reservations can be made at the station booking office or through Sri Lanka Railways online channels.

What is the station code or contact for Vavuniya Railway Station?

The station telephone number for Vavuniya Railway Station is 024-2222271. For full national timetable information, Sri Lanka Railways operates an official website and a speaking timetable service.

What places of interest can I visit near Vavuniya Railway Station?

Vavuniya town itself has a local market, Hindu temples, and the Vavuniya Archaeological Museum worth a brief visit. Slightly further afield, Mannar Island, the Giant's Tank, and the Madhu Church are accessible as day trips. Continuing north by train takes you toward Kilinochchi and Jaffna, the cultural heart of the Northern Province.

Vavuniya Railway Station

Vavuniya Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Vavuniya District, Northern Province. It lies 254.4 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

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

Neighbouring stations on the Northern Line: Erattaperiyakulam (towards Colombo).

Station telephone: 024-2222271.

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

Vavuniya jernbanestations køreplan

12 tog standser ved Vavuniya på en typisk dag.

Nordlinje · 254.4 km fra Colombo Fort · Nordprovinsen

Stationens telefon: 024-2222271

Afgår	Mod	Tog	Kører
12:44 am	Colombo Fort		Kun søndag
01:40 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagligt
03:13 am	Kankesanthurai
03:35 am	Colombo Fort · starter her		Dagligt
08:10 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagligt
10:06 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Dagligt
11:48 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagligt
12:29 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagligt
03:36 pm	Mount Lavinia		Dagligt
04:38 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagligt
07:53 pm	ender her · fra Colombo Fort		Dagligt
09:47 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagligt

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