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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kankesanturai by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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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
    7h 24m
    Rs 60,804–191,708

  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
    18h 47m
    Rs 23,981–31,404

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    15h 10m

  4. 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 21m
    Rs 24,293–33,693

  5. Bus, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 40m

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRs 60,205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Kankesanturai. 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 Kankesanturai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bengaluru to Kankesanturai via Nagapattinam and Nagapattinam in around 15h 10m.

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