There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Kāraikudi by plane, train, or ferry
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
3h 54m₹11,912–42,021Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16362
8h 25m₹6,976–8,162
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kāraikudi is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kāraikudi is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹42,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Kāraikudi is 304 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kāraikudi without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Jaffna to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kāraikudi, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Kāraikudi. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karaikkudi Jn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Karaikkudi Jn via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- 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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