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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, line 43001 train

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain train
    2h 37m
    ₹11,417–32,223

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    9h 3m
    ₹7,075–7,869

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train 16176 / ...
    11h 52m
    ₹7,257–10,325

  4. Ferry, bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    12h 54m

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Poompuhar. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, walk to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, then take the line 43001 train to Villivakkam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 9h 3m.

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