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How to get fromAnantapur to Jaffnaby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Anantapur to Jaffna by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    8h 57m
    Rs 50,288–174,826

  2. Train, ferry via Bangarapet

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Bangarapettrain train
    2. Take the train from Bangarapet to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    22h 20m
    Rs 25,128–37,081

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anantapur to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    21h 27m

  4. Train, train to Kadapa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Tadipatritrain train
    2. Take the train from Tadipatri to Cuddapahtrain train
    3. Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CDP - JAF
    28h 55m
    Rs 68,542–240,868

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Gootytrain train
    2. Take the train from Gooty to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    23h 19m
    Rs 25,160–37,085

  6. Bus, ferry via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    25h 43m

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 672.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Anantapur, India and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Anantapur to Jaffna. However, you can take the bus to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport, walk to Sadahalli Gate, take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anantapur to Jaffna via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 21h 27m.

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