How many trains stop at Eluthumattuval Railway Station per day?

Around five trains call at Eluthumattuval on a typical operating day. These are predominantly stopping services on the Northern Line; long-distance expresses between Colombo and Jaffna may not halt here. Always confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling.

Which railway line does Eluthumattuval station belong to?

Eluthumattuval is a station on Sri Lanka's Northern Line, which runs from Colombo Fort in the south to Kankesanthurai (KKS) in the far north of Jaffna District. The line was fully restored to passenger service in stages after 2014.

How far is Eluthumattuval station from Jaffna city?

Eluthumattuval is located in the Jaffna District and is within a short distance of Jaffna city. Local stopping trains from Jaffna Railway Station reach intermediate stops on the northern corridor in a matter of minutes, and the area is also easily accessible by road.

What province is Eluthumattuval in?

Eluthumattuval Railway Station is in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, specifically within the Jaffna District. The Northern Province is the island's northernmost administrative region and has a predominantly Tamil cultural character.

Is it safe to travel by train to the Jaffna District?

Yes, the Northern Province has been open to domestic and international travellers for many years. The rail route to Jaffna is a popular and well-operated service. Standard travel precautions apply as they would anywhere in Sri Lanka.

What is the best time of year to travel by train to Jaffna?

The drier months from roughly February through September are generally the most comfortable for travel in the Northern Province. The northeast monsoon, which typically runs from October to January, can bring heavy rain to Jaffna District.

Can I buy train tickets for the Northern Line online?

Sri Lanka Railways offers online ticketing for some express services, including trains on the Northern Line. Reserved seating is recommended for longer journeys. Tickets can also be purchased at major stations such as Colombo Fort or Jaffna.

Eluthumattuval Railway Station

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

5 trains call at Eluthumattuval 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.

Eluthumattuval spoorwegstation dienstregeling

5 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Eluthumattuval.

Noordelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
03:45 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagelijks
09:18 am	Jaffna		Alleen op zondag
10:39 am	Kankesanthurai		Dagelijks
05:38 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	Dagelijks
07:32 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks

Dienstregeling overgenomen uit gepubliceerde schema's van Sri Lanka Railways, voor het laatst gecontroleerd op 2026-09-14. Tijden kunnen zonder voorafgaande kennisgeving wijzigen — bevestig bij de spoorwegen vóór vertrek. Bekijk het volledige netwerk op de Sri Lanka spoorwegstationslijst.

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