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How to get fromJaffna to Sathankulamby ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train via Thanjavur

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    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nazarethtrain train
    13h 19m
    ₹7,742–10,669

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchendurbus bus
    15h 56m

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JAF - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    ₹32,373–101,723

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kovilpattitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nazarethtrain train
    14h 19m
    ₹7,742–10,669

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹31,500Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 627.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Sathankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Thanjavur, take the train to Nazareth, then take the taxi to Sathankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Sathankulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, and Tiruchendur in around 15h 56m.

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