There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road by ferry, train, bus, or plane
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
10h 23m₹7,093–9,258Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
12h 10mFly 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
12h 13m₹18,839–67,207Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
14h 12mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
9h 17m₹22,424–81,302Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, line 16236 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
5h 4m₹12,019–29,917
Jaffna (JAF) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road is to fly and train and line 16236 train which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹30,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Kodai Road is 376 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Jaffna to Kodai Road, including transfers.
There are 25+ 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 Thanjavur, take the train to Kodaikanal Road, then walk to Kodai Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Kodai Road via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Dindigul in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–65,000
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–70,000
Flights from Jaffna to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–70,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹22,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
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