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

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

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    6h 18m
    ₹11,447–32,728

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain train
    11h 11m
    ₹7,097–9,175

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagore to Madhya Kailashbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madhiya Kailash to Puducherrybus bus
    12h 4m
    ₹7,145–8,449

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain train
    6h 9m
    ₹15,067–39,278

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Puducherry. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the train to Pondicherry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Pondicherry via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Mayiladuturai J in around 11h 11m.

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