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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane JAF - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 35m
    ₹24,727–75,908

  2. Ferry, train, bus via Bengaluru

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahalitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus
    29h 26m
    ₹7,438–11,808

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain train
    21h 48m
    ₹7,457–11,025

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus
    27h 53m

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Mangaloretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    23h 1m
    ₹7,787–12,675

Jaffna (JAF) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹24,025Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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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