There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi by plane, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
7h 12m₹17,478–39,179Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 40m₹7,518–9,906
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹40,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Dhanushkodi is 498 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
There are 131+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Pamban Jn, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Dhanushkodi via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karaikkudi Jn, and Rameswaram in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
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