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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train 11017
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    8h 44m
    Rs 24,353–28,334

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Kumbakonambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    15h 11m

  3. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    7h 14m
    Rs 41,930–118,771

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 48m
    Rs 52,280–138,096

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 40,624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cuddalore 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 Kanima Nagar to Jaffna via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 11m.

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