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How to get fromChennai to Valvettithuraiby subway, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  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
    4h 13m
    Rs 41,055–111,332

  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 13m
    Rs 24,503–30,098

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 48m

  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 58m
    Rs 24,524–30,248

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 40,624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Valvettithurai. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Valvettithurai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Valvettithurai via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 12h 13m.

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