There are 2 ways to get from Jaffna to Salem by ferry, train, or plane
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Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Salem is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Salem is to ferry and train which takes 13h and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Salem is 461 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Salem without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.
It takes approximately 13h to get from Jaffna to Salem, including transfers.
There are 221+ hotels available in Salem.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Salem, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Salem (SXV) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹23,000–75,000
Flights from Jaffna to Salem via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹24,000–80,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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