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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jaffna to Puducherry by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Cuddalore

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train 11018
    8h 53m
    ₹6,969–8,756

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus bus
    10h 23m

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Pondicherrytrain train
    10h 49m
    ₹7,081–9,256

  4. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    6h 17m
    ₹9,137–25,316

  5. Ferry, bus via Kumbakonam

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus bus
    12h 38m

  6. 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 49m
    ₹12,057–25,266

  7. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV)plane plane JAF - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain train
    28h 5m
    ₹20,557–72,666

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: 298 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruppadirippuliyur, walk to Cuddalore, then take the bus to Puducherry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Puducherry via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, and Myladuthurai in around 10h 23m.

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