There are 3 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna by train, plane, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
7h 11mRs 59,619–140,300Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
13h 18mRs 26,142–34,773Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
15h 39m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 35000 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna is to train and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Jaffna is 498 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 18m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 35000.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Dhanushkodi to Jaffna, including transfers.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.
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, Karaikkudi Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–130,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,600–4,600
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,600–4,600
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,400–3,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,673
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,673
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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