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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    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
    ₹7,113–9,181

  2. Ferry, bus via Madurai

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    13h 43m

  3. 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 47m
    ₹16,382–28,033

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Nagercoilbus bus
    18h 45m

  5. 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
    9h 50m
    ₹15,433–23,453

  6. 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
    12h 4m
    ₹26,507–91,868

  7. 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
    ₹12,022–36,833

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 649.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

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 Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, 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 43m.

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