What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Manipal?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Manipal is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 21h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Manipal?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹26,000 - ₹90,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Manipal?

The distance between Jaffna and Manipal is 743 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Manipal without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Manipal without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 48m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Manipal?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Jaffna to Manipal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Manipal.

Jaffna to Manipal - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Manipal by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane JAF - IXE
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
8h 10m
₹26,733–85,915
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
3. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain
21h 48m
₹7,464–11,033
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus
27h 38m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Mangaloretrain
4. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
23h 1m
₹7,794–12,683
Ferry, bus via Bengaluru
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Bangalorebus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
28h 26m

Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

₹26,079Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.7 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Manipal. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to FlixBus Kulai, then take the bus to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Manipal via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, and Udupi in around 21h 48m.

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