Train from Anuradhapura directly to Jaffna?

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Marco Rossi65925 rep2
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Is it possible to hop on the train at Anuradhapura and take it all the way north to Jaffna?

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Yes, absolutely. The Northern Line trains (like Yal Devi) that start in Colombo pass right through Anuradhapura on their way to Jaffna. It takes about 3 to 3.5 hours from Anuradhapura to Jaffna.

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Sunil Jayawardena318410 rep1

The scenery changes dramatically past Vavuniya. The jungle gives way to salt flats and palmyra palms. It is a gorgeous train ride.

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Lucas Martin40255 rep2

Book in advance! When the train arrives from Colombo, it will already be completely full. If you don't have a reserved seat, you will be standing all the way to Jaffna.

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Omar Bakir52790 rep2

Excellent. I will book a reserved seat a month prior.

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Marco Rossi65925 rep2

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