Jaffna to Colombo Fort Train Schedule
Plan your train journey with the latest 2026 Sri Lanka Railways timetable. The distance between Jaffna and Colombo Fort is approximately 398 km.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Jaffna) | Arrives (Colombo Fort) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara Devi#4018 | 09:45 | 16:35 | 6h 50m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 18:58 | 7h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 18:58 | 7h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 18:58 | 7h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 18:58 | 7h 58m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| A/C Intercity#4022 | 14:15 | 20:55 | 6h 40m | 1st Class A/C |
| A/C Intercity#4022 | 14:15 | 20:55 | 6h 40m | 1st Class A/C |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#4018•Uttara Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
09:45
Jaffna
6h 50m
398 km journey
Arrival
16:35
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
7h 58m
413 km journey
Arrival
18:58
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
7h 58m
413 km journey
Arrival
18:58
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
7h 58m
398 km journey
Arrival
18:58
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
7h 58m
398 km journey
Arrival
18:58
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4022•A/C Intercity
Running Now
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:15
Jaffna
6h 40m
398 km journey
Arrival
20:55
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class A/C
SL
#4022•A/C Intercity
Running Now
Jaffna → Colombo Fort
Departure
14:15
Jaffna
6h 40m
398 km journey
Arrival
20:55
Colombo Fort
Operating Days
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class A/C