There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Bengaluru by plane, bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane JAF - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
5h₹15,353–55,638Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahalitrain 16530
19h 4m₹7,148–9,320Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
14h 14mFerry, train via Krishnarajapuram
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain 17316
15h 29m₹7,163–9,325
Jaffna (JAF) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Bengaluru is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 19h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 5h and costs ₹15,000 - ₹60,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Bengaluru is 524 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Bengaluru without a car is to ferry and train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 15h 29m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Jaffna to Bengaluru, including transfers.
There are 2806+ hotels available in Bengaluru.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Bengaluru, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Bengaluru. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), walk to Kempegowda International Airport, then take the bus to Shanthinagara Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Bengaluru via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Velankanni Bus stand in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–55,000
Flights from Jaffna to Kempegowda International Airport via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–55,000
Flights from Jaffna to Kempegowda International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–55,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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