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How to get fromChennai to Kilinochchiby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kilinochchi 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 Chunnakam to Kilinochchitrain train
    6h 16m
    Rs 40,796–113,734

  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 Kilinochchitrain train
    14h 44m
    Rs 24,988–32,147

  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 Kilinochchibus bus
    15h 46m

  4. 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 Kilinochchitrain train
    15h 29m
    Rs 25,009–32,299

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Kilinochchi. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Chunnakam, then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kilinochchi via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 44m.

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