There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Pondicherry University by plane, train, taxi, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tindivanamtrain
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Pondicherry Universitytaxi
4h 45m₹12,065–33,975Ferry, train via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain
11h 28m₹7,295–9,412Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 11018
8h 5m₹7,455–8,772Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Marakanambus
9h 17m₹7,791–10,085Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV)plane JAF - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus
9h 14mFly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 26m₹14,265–39,515
Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Pondicherry University is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Pondicherry University is to fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹34,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Pondicherry University is 518 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pondicherry University without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Jaffna to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
There are 1133+ hotels available in Pondicherry University.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pondicherry University, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Pondicherry University. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, take the train to Tindivanam, then take the taxi to Pondicherry University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Pondicherry University via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–31,000
Flights from Jaffna to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹24,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Marakanam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 63742 92677
- [email protected]
- Website
- ARS Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- ARS Travels
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Mg Roadlines
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mg Roadlines
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
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