How many trains stop at Kilinochchi Railway Station per day?

Around 13 train services call at Kilinochchi on a typical operating day. This includes express trains between Colombo Fort and Jaffna as well as slower stopping services. Not all trains run daily, so checking the current timetable before you travel is recommended.

How long does the train from Colombo to Kilinochchi take?

Depending on the service, the journey from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi takes roughly seven to nine hours. Express trains such as the Yal Devi are faster and offer reserved seating. Booking ahead is advisable, especially during peak travel periods.

When did the railway reopen to Kilinochchi after the civil war?

Passenger rail services to Kilinochchi were restored in 2014, following years of reconstruction after the Northern Line was closed during the civil conflict. The full line to Jaffna was subsequently reopened, restoring rail connectivity to the entire Northern Province for the first time in around 25 years.

What is the contact number for Kilinochchi Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 025-3244653. For timetable queries and seat reservations, you can also contact Sri Lanka Railways directly or visit an authorised booking office.

Which express trains run to Kilinochchi from Colombo?

The Yal Devi and Uttara Devi intercity expresses are among the primary services connecting Colombo Fort with the Northern Province, stopping at Kilinochchi en route to or from Jaffna. These trains offer first and second class reserved seating and tend to be the most popular options for tourists.

Is it better to travel to Kilinochchi by train or by private transfer?

Both options have merit depending on your priorities. The train offers an immersive cultural experience and scenic views of the northern landscape, but journey times are long and seat availability can be limited. A private transfer is faster, more flexible, and more practical if you are travelling with luggage or arriving from Bandaranaike International Airport.

What can I visit near Kilinochchi town?

Kilinochchi town has several points of interest tied to the post-war reconstruction period, including the preserved Giant Water Tower. The surrounding district offers access to Nandi Kadal Lagoon, rural temples, and agricultural projects. The area is also a convenient stopping point on a road or rail journey between Colombo and Jaffna.

Kilinochchi Railway Station

Kilinochchi Railway Station is a station on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Kilinochchi District, Northern Province.

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

Station telephone: 025-3244653.

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

Kilinochchi Bahnhof Fahrplan

13 Züge halten an einem typischen Tag in Kilinochchi.

Nordstrecke · Nordprovinz

Bahnhoftelefon: 025-3244653

Abfahrt	Richtung	Zug	Verkehrt
03:03 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Täglich
04:27 am	Kankesanthurai
07:05 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Täglich
08:05 am	Jaffna · beginnt hier		Nur sonntags
10:00 am	Kankesanthurai · beginnt hier		Täglich
11:01 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	Täglich
11:09 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Täglich
01:16 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Täglich
02:38 pm	Mount Lavinia		Täglich
05:00 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	Täglich
05:37 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Täglich
08:14 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Täglich
11:30 pm	Colombo Fort		Nur sonntags

Fahrplan übernommen von den veröffentlichten Fahrplänen der Sri Lanka Railways, zuletzt geprüft am 2026-09-14. Zeiten können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern – bitte vor der Reise beim Bahnhof bestätigen. Das gesamte Streckennetz finden Sie auf der Sri-Lanka-Bahnhofsliste.

Nearby places

12 places within about 25 km, nearest first.

Kilinochchi Cityunder 1 km
Killinochchi War Memorial Monumentunder 1 km
Kilinochchi District2 km
Eliphant Pass Railway Station2 km
Kandavalai2 km
Uttuppulam Ruins2 km
Vandaramullai Railway Station3 km
Hasalaka Gamini War Hero Monument3 km
Iranamadu Tank3 km
Chundikulam-Nationalpark5 km
Paranthan Railway Station8 km
Chundikulam9 km

Kilinochchi Railway Station

Kilinochchi Bahnhof Fahrplan

Nearby places

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