Jaffna to Kankesanthurai Train Schedule
The train from Jaffna to Kankesanthurai takes approximately 0h 18m–2h 8m. There are 4 daily trains on this route. The distance is 420 km. Tickets are available in 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Jaffna) | Arrives (Kankesanthurai) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Mail#4089 | 08:02 | 08:30 | 0h 28m | 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4077 | 12:57 | 13:15 | 0h 18m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4077 | 13:12 | 15:20 | 2h 8m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Uttara Devi#4017 | 17:47 | 19:00 | 1h 13m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#4089•Night Mail
Completed
Jaffna → Kankesanthurai
Departure
08:02
Jaffna
0h 28m
420 km journey
Arrival
08:30
Kankesanthurai
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4077•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Kankesanthurai
Departure
12:57
Jaffna
0h 18m
400 km journey
Arrival
13:15
Kankesanthurai
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4077•Yal Devi
Running Now
Jaffna → Kankesanthurai
Departure
13:12
Jaffna
2h 8m
413 km journey
Arrival
15:20
Kankesanthurai
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4017•Uttara Devi
Upcoming
Jaffna → Kankesanthurai
Departure
17:47
Jaffna
1h 13m
413 km journey
Arrival
19:00
Kankesanthurai
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
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Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Jaffna to Kankesanthurai?
The train journey from Jaffna to Kankesanthurai takes approximately 0h 18m to 2h 8m. There are 4 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Jaffna to Kankesanthurai?
The first train departs at 08:02 and the last train departs at 17:47.
How much does a train ticket from Jaffna to Kankesanthurai cost?
Ticket prices vary by class and train type.