There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram by plane, train, ferry, or bus
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
6h 14m₹11,949–29,318Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
11h 43m₹7,124–9,359Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
13h 1mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Madurai (IXM)plane JAF - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
10h 22m₹22,444–81,553Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
14h 5m₹16,459–28,818
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹30,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Ramanathapuram is 425 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 43m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram, including transfers.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ramanathapuram.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Ramanathapuram, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Ramanathapuram. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Ramanathapuram via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karaikkudi Jn in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹22,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Madurai via Trichy International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–80,000
Flights from Jaffna to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
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