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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Talaimannar 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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    Rs 45,606–121,135

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    14h 38m
    Rs 32,403–40,287

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    15h 8m

  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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    15h 23m
    Rs 32,424–40,441

  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 Talaimannarcar car
    8h 56m
    Rs 49,106–94,135

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

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

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