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

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There are 7 ways to get from India to Mannar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, 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 9m
    Rs 46,624–118,657

  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 33,703–61,732

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Jaipurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jaipur to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    2d 16h

  4. Fly Kempegowda International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    Rs 66,768–209,392

  5. 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 25m
    Rs 48,124–97,157

  6. 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 31m
    Rs 55,268–102,892

  7. 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 53,524–97,892

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 40,624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 Villupuram Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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