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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil by ferry, bus, 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.

  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    12h 44m

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Nager Coil Towntrain train 06116
    13h 31m
    ₹7,102–9,169

  3. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JAF - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain train
    11h 50m
    ₹25,424–81,443

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    10h 39m
    ₹32,373–103,023

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane JAF - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    15h 44m
    ₹27,498–86,858

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    8h 47m
    ₹14,013–35,823

Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹25,193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Nāgercoil. However, you can drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Velankanni Bus stand, then take the bus to Nagercoil. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Nager Coil Town via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 13h 31m.

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