There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road by ferry, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
10h 19m₹7,217–10,075Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Dindigul Jntrain 06116
10h 28m₹7,107–9,275Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
12h 48m₹28,432–91,313Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane JAF - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
10h₹23,837–77,198Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, line 16847 train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
4h 49m₹15,027–38,928
Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road is to fly and train and line 16847 train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹39,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Kodai Road is 377 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road without a car is to ferry and train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 10h 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road, including transfers.
There are 24+ hotels available in Kodai Road.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kodai Road, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Kodai Road. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Dindigul Jn, take the line 16847 train to Kodaikanal Road, then walk to Kodai Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Kodai Road via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Dindigul Jn, and Kodaikanal Road in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹28,000–90,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹29,000–90,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹30,000–95,000
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹24,000–75,000
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Trichy International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–75,000
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹25,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Dindigul Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- 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
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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