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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    7h 53m
    Rs 43,575–105,307

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    15h 11m
    Rs 26,280–35,292

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    17h 23m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,500Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 497.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Rameswaram, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna via Rameswaram, Thanjavur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 11m.

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