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火车站时刻表

典型的一天内，共有13列火车停靠Kilinochchi。

北方线 · 北方省

车站电话： 025-3244653

出发时间	开往	列车	运行日
03:03 am	Kankesanthurai	Mail	每天
04:27 am	Kankesanthurai
07:05 am	Colombo Fort	Uttara Devi	每天
08:05 am	Jaffna · 始发站		仅周日
10:00 am	Kankesanthurai · 始发站		每天
11:01 am	Colombo Fort	Intercity	每天
11:09 am	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	每天
01:16 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	每天
02:38 pm	Mount Lavinia		每天
05:00 pm	Kankesanthurai	Yal Rani	每天
05:37 pm	Kankesanthurai	Uttara Devi	每天
08:14 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	每天
11:30 pm	Colombo Fort		仅周日

时刻表来源于斯里兰卡铁路局已公布的运行计划，最后核查日期：2026-09-21。时刻可能随时变更，恕不另行通知——出行前请向铁路部门确认。在斯里兰卡火车站列表上查看完整路网。

附近地点

约 25 公里范围内的 12 个地点，由近及远。

Kilinochchi City不到 1 公里
Killinochchi War Memorial Monument不到 1 公里
Kilinochchi District2 公里
Eliphant Pass Railway Station2 公里
Kandavalai2 公里
Uttuppulam Ruins2 公里
Vandaramullai Railway Station3 公里
Hasalaka Gamini War Hero Monument3 公里
Iranamadu Tank3 公里
春迪库拉姆国家公园5 公里
Paranthan Railway Station8 公里
Chundikulam9 公里

Kilinochchi Railway Station

Kilinochchi火车站时刻表

附近地点

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