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 which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 13h 31m.

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 8h 47m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹39,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Nāgercoil?

The distance between Jaffna and Nāgercoil is 649 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 train which takes 13h 31m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.

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

It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nāgercoil?

There are 155+ hotels available in Nāgercoil.

Jaffna to Nāgercoil - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Nāgercoil by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, train
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1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Nager Coil Towntrain 06116
13h 31m
₹7,105–9,172
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
14h 19m
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 44m
₹16,375–28,025
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane JAF - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
9h 55m
₹25,426–86,445
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
13h 14m
₹28,500–96,860
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagercoil Jntrain
8h 47m
₹16,015–38,825

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

₹15,468Cheapest Price

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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 via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Velankanni Bus stand in around 14h 19m.

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