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How to get fromChennai to Nainativuby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Nainativu by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, travel

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Walk from Jaffna (JAF) to Nainativuunknown unknown
    4h 25m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain train 22661 / ...
    2. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown unknown
    11h 38m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus bus
    3. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown unknown
    13h 21m

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    3. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown unknown
    9h 55m

  5. Fly to Madurai, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    3. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown unknown
    10h 23m

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    4. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown unknown
    12h 8m

  7. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Walk from Kankesanturai to Nainativuunknown unknown
    12h 33m

  8. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Walk from Kankesanturai to Nainativuunknown unknown
    13h 21m

  9. Train, ferry, travel via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Walk from Kankesanturai to Nainativuunknown unknown
    13h 21m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chennai to Nainativu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 413.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Nainativu. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then travel to Nainativu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Nainativu via Rameswaram in around 11h 38m.

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