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How to get fromIndia to Mannarby plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from India to Mannar by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    Rs 38,622–118,655

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    Rs 33,324–61,036

  3. Train, bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    2d 1h

  4. Fly Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    8h 20m
    Rs 44,122–92,155

  5. Fly Kempegowda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLR - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 26m
    Rs 52,267–97,841

  6. Fly Hyderabad to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HYD - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 20m
    Rs 48,516–97,879

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 500.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from India to Mannar. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chennai Central, walk to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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