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How to get fromChennai to Nilaveliby plane, train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    8h 47m
    Rs 44,193–129,735

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 49m
    Rs 27,594–32,630

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    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 Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    17h 22m
    Rs 34,730–44,870

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 42m
    Rs 31,343–91,935

  5. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 10m
    Rs 33,943–95,035

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

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

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  • Distance: 631.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

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

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