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How to get fromChennai to Mannarby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Mannar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    Rs 40,604–118,631

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    14h 18m
    Rs 30,310–37,561

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 3m

  4. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    8h 21m
    Rs 45,104–97,131

  5. Train, ferry, taxi via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 3m
    Rs 30,330–37,710

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 493.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Mannar. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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