What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Jaffna to Sathankulam?

The distance between Jaffna and Sathankulam is 627 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Sathankulam without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 19m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam?

It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sathankulam?

There are 51+ hotels available in Sathankulam.

Jaffna to Sathankulam - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane, and 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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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
3. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nazarethtrain
13h 19m
₹7,751–10,679
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus
14h 59m
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane JAF - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi
8h 34m
₹16,381–26,732
Ferry, bus via Madurai
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus
16h 13m

Jaffna (JAF) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

₹15,587Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Sathankulam.

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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 vehicle from Jaffna to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, and Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 59m.

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