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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Mannar Island 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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    Rs 39,393–122,034

  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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 41m
    Rs 30,924–37,763

  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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 29m

  4. 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 Mannar Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 29m
    Rs 30,934–37,839

  5. 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 Mannar Islandcar car
    8h 42m
    Rs 46,393–97,034

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Mannar Island. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar Island.

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