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How to get fromJaffna to Kanyakumariby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Jaffna to Kanyakumari by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Madurai

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 55m

  2. Ferry, train via Manamadurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    16h 15m
    ₹7,204–10,059

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    16h
    ₹7,294–10,759

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    12h 3m

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    17h 41m

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    2. Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    9h 36m
    ₹16,709–25,918

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane JAF - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    12h 56m
    ₹22,494–81,853

  8. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹12,019–29,918

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,662Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 614.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Kanyakumari. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, then take the bus to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Kanyakumari via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Tirunelveli in around 16h.

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