How many trains stop at Elephant Pass station per day?

Around five train services typically call at Elephant Pass on a normal operating day. These run in both directions along the Northern Line, connecting to Jaffna in the north and Colombo Fort in the south. Timetables can change, so always verify current schedules with Sri Lanka Railways before travelling.

How long does the train from Colombo to Elephant Pass take?

The journey from Colombo Fort to Elephant Pass is typically between seven and nine hours depending on which service you take. Express trains on the Northern Line are faster than the slower stopping services. Booking a reserved seat in advance is strongly recommended.

Is Elephant Pass safe to visit for tourists?

Yes, the Elephant Pass area and the broader Northern Province are open to visitors and considered safe for travel. The region has been at peace since 2009 and continues to develop. Travellers should approach the area with awareness of its recent history and respect local communities and memorials.

What is Elephant Pass known for in Sri Lanka?

Elephant Pass is known as the narrow land bridge connecting the Jaffna Peninsula to mainland Sri Lanka. It gained historical significance during the civil conflict as a strategic crossing that saw major military engagements. Today it is also noted for the post-war reopening of the Northern Line railway as a symbol of national reconnection.

What is the station telephone number for Elephant Pass Railway Station?

The station telephone number listed for Elephant Pass Railway Station is 025-3245524. For timetable and booking enquiries, it is also advisable to contact Sri Lanka Railways directly or visit their official website.

Which district is Elephant Pass Railway Station in?

Elephant Pass Railway Station is located in the Kilinochchi District, within the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It sits on the narrow causeway that links the Jaffna Peninsula to the rest of the island.

Can I travel from Jaffna to Colombo by train via Elephant Pass?

Yes, trains on the Northern Line running southbound from Jaffna toward Colombo Fort pass through Elephant Pass. There are typically two to three southbound services per day. Reserved-seat carriages are available on express trains and are worth booking ahead, especially during holidays.

Eliphant Pass Railway Station

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

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

Station telephone: 025-3245524.

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

Eliphant Pass දුම්රිය ස්ථාන කාලසටහන

සාමාන්‍ය දිනක 5 දුම්රිය Eliphant Pass හි නතර වේ.

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ස්ථාන දුරකථනය: 025-3245524

පිටත්වීම	දෙසට	දුම්රිය	ධාවනය
03:19 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	දෛනිකව
08:29 am	Jaffna		ඉරිදා පමණි
10:14 am	Kankesanthurai		දෛනිකව
05:14 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	දෛනිකව
07:58 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	දෛනිකව

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