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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Chennai by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
2h 20m
₹9,377–29,216
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chennai Egmoretrain 16176 / ...
11h 45m
₹7,031–8,656
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11h 6m
Ferry, bus via Nagapattinam
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14h 5m

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

10Weekly Planes

2h 12mAverage Duration

₹9,101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily.

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Chennai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1866, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation of India and the second oldest in the world after London.

Things to do in Chennai

VGP Universal Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997. VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 acres provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including attractions such as Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more. VGP 2000 millennium tower, Water cascades, Paneer fort and statueman are some of the main attractions. The park is owned by VGP Group of Companies founded by V. G. Panneerdas and V.G.Ravidas is its managing director.

Snow Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

Snow Kingdom is India's largest snow theme park. It occupies 14000 sqft in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Places to stay in Chennai

SM MANSION near Harbour & High court(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Grand View Residency Chennai(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Ramada by Wyndham Chennai Egmore(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

The Hydel Park - Business Class Hotel - Near Central Railway Station(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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