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

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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 Mankulamtrain train
    6h 54m
    Rs 38,666–113,574

  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 Mankulamtrain train
    15h 21m
    Rs 25,073–32,251

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus bus
    14h 31m

  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 Mankulamtrain train
    15h 51m

  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 Mankulamtrain train
    16h 6m
    Rs 25,094–32,404

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Mankulam. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Tellipallai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Mankulam via Thiruvanmiyur, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Kilinochchi, and Kilinochchi in around 14h 31m.

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