Jaffna to Vavuniya Train Schedule
The train from Jaffna to Vavuniya takes approximately 1h 45m–3h 30m. There are 15 daily trains on this route. The distance is 413 km. Tickets are available in 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 1st Class A/C, Sleeper.
Timetable Summary
| Train | Departs (Jaffna) | Arrives (Vavuniya) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yal Devi#4078 | 06:47 | 09:02 | 2h 15m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 06:47 | 09:02 | 2h 15m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 06:49 | 09:04 | 2h 15m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Uttara Devi#4018 | 09:45 | 12:32 | 2h 47m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Uttara Devi#4018 | 10:47 | 12:32 | 1h 45m | 1st Class, 2nd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 13:28 | 2h 28m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 13:28 | 2h 28m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 14:30 | 3h 30m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 11:00 | 14:30 | 3h 30m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Yal Devi#4078 | 12:02 | 14:28 | 2h 26m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| A/C Intercity#4022 | 14:15 | 16:47 | 2h 32m | 1st Class A/C |
| A/C Intercity#4022 | 14:15 | 16:47 | 2h 32m | 1st Class A/C |
| Queen of Jaffna#4022 | 16:37 | 18:22 | 1h 45m | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#4082 | 19:02 | 21:02 | 2h 0m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
| Night Mail#4090 | 21:02 | 23:47 | 2h 45m | Sleeper, 2nd Class, 3rd Class |
Timetable last updated: June 2026 — Sourced from Sri Lanka Railways official schedule.
Detailed Train Information
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
06:47
Jaffna
2h 15m
413 km journey
Arrival
09:02
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
06:47
Jaffna
2h 15m
413 km journey
Arrival
09:02
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
06:49
Jaffna
2h 15m
413 km journey
Arrival
09:04
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4018•Uttara Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
09:45
Jaffna
2h 47m
398 km journey
Arrival
12:32
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#4018•Uttara Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
10:47
Jaffna
1h 45m
413 km journey
Arrival
12:32
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
2h 28m
413 km journey
Arrival
13:28
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
2h 28m
413 km journey
Arrival
13:28
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
3h 30m
398 km journey
Arrival
14:30
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
11:00
Jaffna
3h 30m
398 km journey
Arrival
14:30
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4078•Yal Devi
Completed
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
12:02
Jaffna
2h 26m
413 km journey
Arrival
14:28
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4022•A/C Intercity
Upcoming
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
14:15
Jaffna
2h 32m
398 km journey
Arrival
16:47
Vavuniya
Operating Days
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class A/C
SL
#4022•A/C Intercity
Upcoming
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
14:15
Jaffna
2h 32m
398 km journey
Arrival
16:47
Vavuniya
Operating Days
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class A/C
SL
#4022•Queen of Jaffna
Upcoming
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
16:37
Jaffna
1h 45m
413 km journey
Arrival
18:22
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
1st Class2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4082•Night Mail
Upcoming
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
19:02
Jaffna
2h 0m
413 km journey
Arrival
21:02
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
SL
#4090•Night Mail
Upcoming
Jaffna → Vavuniya
Departure
21:02
Jaffna
2h 45m
413 km journey
Arrival
23:47
Vavuniya
Operating Days
📅Monday
📅Tuesday
📅Wednesday
📅Thursday
📅Friday
🎉Saturday
☀️Sunday
Available Classes
Sleeper2nd Class3rd Class
✅
Schedule verified against Sri Lanka Railways official data• Last updated: July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the train from Jaffna to Vavuniya?
The train journey from Jaffna to Vavuniya takes approximately 1h 45m to 3h 30m. There are 15 daily trains on this route.
What is the first and last train from Jaffna to Vavuniya?
The first train departs at 06:47 and the last train departs at 21:02.
How much does a train ticket from Jaffna to Vavuniya cost?
Ticket prices vary by class and train type.