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How to get fromChennai to Jaffnaby subway, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    4h 1m
    Rs 38,054–111,332

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train 16175 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 14m
    Rs 24,530–30,108

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 49m

  4. Train, ferry via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 59m
    Rs 24,550–30,258

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Jaffna. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Jaffna via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 12h 14m.

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