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

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil is to ferry and train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 15h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil is to fly and train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Nāgercoil?

The distance between Jaffna and Nāgercoil is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil without a car is to ferry and bus via Madurai which takes 13h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nāgercoil?

There are 142+ hotels available in Nāgercoil.

Jaffna to Nāgercoil - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane JAF - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
7h 47m
₹15,421–23,439
Ferry, train via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
15h 41m
₹7,184–9,959
Ferry, bus via Madurai
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
13h 47m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
3. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain
15h 20m
₹7,294–10,759
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
10h 54m
₹16,370–28,019
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
12h 16m
₹25,495–86,854
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Nagercoilbus
18h 45m

Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

₹15,816Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil.

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Distance: 461.9 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Nāgercoil. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Nager Coil Town. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 13h 47m.

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