There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train via Thanjavur
best- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Nazarethtrain
13h 19m₹7,745–10,672Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchendurbus
15h 56mFly, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi
8h 34m₹16,375–26,725Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kovilpattitrain
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nazarethtrain
14h 19m₹7,745–10,672
Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam is to ferry and train via Thanjavur which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹27,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Sathankulam is 627 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam without a car is to ferry and train via Thanjavur which takes 13h 19m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam, including transfers.
There are 48+ hotels available in Sathankulam.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Nazareth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagappattinam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Kovilpatti to Nazareth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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