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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jaffna to Kanyakumari by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Tiruchirappalli

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    15h 6m
    ₹7,216–10,073

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Pointbus bus
    16h 5m

  3. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain train
    13h 17m
    ₹26,427–81,546

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Valliyurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Valliyur to Kanyakumaritrain train
    15h 22m
    ₹7,216–10,023

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    11h 36m
    ₹32,406–97,726

  6. 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
    16h 34m
    ₹28,501–91,861

  7. 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 37m
    ₹13,026–38,926

Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 6m

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 Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, and Madurai in around 16h 5m.

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