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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Palaly by subway, plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    3h 52m
    Rs 37,106–110,134

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train 16175 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 7m
    Rs 24,573–30,101

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 42m

  4. Train, ferry via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 52m
    Rs 24,594–30,254

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,912Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chennai to Palaly.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Palaly. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, then fly to Jaffna (JAF). Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Palaly via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 12h 7m.

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