What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar is to ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar is to fly and line 06727 train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹34,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Poompuhar?

The distance between Jaffna and Poompuhar is 400 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Poompuhar without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Jaffna to Poompuhar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poompuhar?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Poompuhar.

Jaffna to Poompuhar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 06727 train

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

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Fly, line 06727 train
best
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain
2h 43m
₹9,502–33,083
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
9h 10m
₹7,074–7,868
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
11h 58m
₹7,261–10,329
Ferry, bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry HSC Cheriyapani
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 35m

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

10Weekly Planes

2h 12mAverage Duration

₹9,459Cheapest Price

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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 FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 9h 10m.

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