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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Pudukād 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 Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani to Puthukkadbus bus
    14h 59m

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thrisurtrain train 16187
    16h 34m
    ₹7,129–9,169

  3. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane JAF - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus bus
    9h 46m
    ₹22,192–72,837

  4. Ferry, bus via Madurai

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    19h 46m

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane JAF - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Pudukadtrain train
    10h 29m
    ₹15,461–48,342

  6. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane JAF - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Pudukadtrain train
    9h 21m
    ₹23,971–77,232

Jaffna (JAF) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,999Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 629.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Pudukād. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Palani, Tamil Nadu, then take the bus to Puthukkad. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Puthukad via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thrisur, and Thrissur in around 16h 34m.

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