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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Puducherry by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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 19m

  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
    ₹7,102–9,180

  3. 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 Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    6h 18m
    ₹10,451–33,732

  4. 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 37m

  5. 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
    ₹15,071–39,282

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 295.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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 Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, walk to Myladuthurai, then take the bus to Puducherry. 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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