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How to get fromChidambaram to Jaffnaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Jaffna by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    8h 22m
    Rs 24,287–27,848

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    13h 59m

  3. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    5h 55m
    Rs 52,225–137,685

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    7h 47m
    Rs 41,985–119,182

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 49,165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chidambaram to Jaffna. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Jaffna via Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 13h 59m.

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