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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kallikulam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Omanthaitrain train
    8h 18m
    Rs 39,366–114,324

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    16h 48m
    Rs 25,773–33,101

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyabus bus
    17h 3m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    17h 18m

  5. Train, ferry via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Omanthaitrain train
    17h 33m
    Rs 25,794–33,254

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Kallikulam. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Tellipallai, take the train to Omanthai, then take the taxi to Kallikulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kallikulam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Omanthai in around 16h 48m.

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