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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru to Jaffna by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    6h 34m
    Rs 49,198–172,186

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Nagappattinamtrain train 17315
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    19h 11m
    Rs 24,585–32,307

  3. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    15h 45m
    Rs 24,845–34,495

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 54m

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Jaffna. However, you can 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 subway from Vidhana Souda to Jaffna via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 45m.

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