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 spoorwegstation dienstregeling

11 treinen stoppen op een gemiddelde dag bij Mallakam.

Noordelijke Provincie

Vertrekt	Richting	Trein	Rijdt
05:07 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	Dagelijks
05:39 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
06:14 am	Murikandy		Dagelijks
09:14 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
11:42 am	Kankesanthurai		Dagelijks
02:14 pm	Murikandy		Dagelijks
03:02 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Dagelijks
06:14 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Dagelijks
06:14 pm	Jaffna		Dagelijks
06:46 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	Dagelijks
07:06 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	Dagelijks

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Mallakam spoorwegstation dienstregeling

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