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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 06727 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 43m
    ₹8,986–24,065

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train 16176 / ...
    11h 58m
    ₹7,240–10,305

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    11h 37m

  4. Ferry, bus via Nagapattinam

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    14h 36m

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,966Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 399.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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 Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, then take the line 06727 train to Villivakkam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Villivakkam via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal in around 11h 37m.

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