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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Vellankulamtaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    Rs 36,493–117,934

  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 Vellankulamtaxi taxi
    13h 27m
    Rs 27,824–34,263

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Vellankulamtaxi taxi
    14h 15m

  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 Vellankulamtaxi taxi
    14h 15m
    Rs 27,834–34,339

  5. Bus, ferry, taxi via Nagapattinam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Vellankulamtaxi taxi
    15h 55m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 454.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

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

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